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Estate Planning: Do children have rights over father’s property? Not always — Here’s what the law says

In India, children's legal claims on property depend on whether it is ancestral or self-acquired. Ancestral property grants rights by birth, while self-acquired assets allow fathers complete control. Here are details on whether you can contest it, among other…

By Eshita Gain· Livemint· 1 day ago· 2 min read
Estate Planning: Do children have rights over father’s property? Not always — Here’s what the law says