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Second marriage declared void? Children can still inherit father’s property under Hindu Marriage Act: Know the law
Can children from a void second marriage claim father’s property? Know their inheritance rights under Hindu law. HC says Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, can mean that a child born from a second marriage which was proved as void can still inherit the fat…
Claiming your inheritance by executing a Will: What legal heirs must know about nominees, probate and asset transfers
Executing a Will in India is often more complex than believed, involving numerous institutions and documentation hurdles. Nominees do not automatically become owners, and digital assets present new challenges. While probate is now voluntary, it remains advisa…
What is a will in India? Legal definition, importance and eligibility under Succession Act 1925
A guide to what a will is in India, explaining the legal meaning under the Indian Succession Act 1925, eligibility, key rules, and the importance of writing a valid will.
Can your co-owner sell a property without asking you? The answer depends on this one decision
Joint property ownership in India is common — between spouses, family members, and business partners. But most buyers don't realise that the type of ownership they choose determines who inherits the property, who pays which taxes, and who can sell without ask…
What happens to a PPF account after the account holder’s death? Nominee rules, withdrawal process explained
After the account holder's death, PPF account closes, and the nominee or legal heir can claim the balance. The account continues to earn interest until the claim is settled, but no new contributions can be made posthumously.
MI5's first female director general Dame Stella Rimington left more than £2m to her husband and daughters in her will
Dame Stella Rimington, who headed the security service from 1992 to 1996, was widely credited as being the model for Dame Judi Dench's M in the James Bond films.