4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (801+ words) An unregistered Will can be legally valid if it is properly executed and proved. The Supreme Court has also clarified that non-registration alone does not make a Will suspicious or invalidate it. Pune: Whether a Will has to be registered…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (480+ words) 9 Sept 2026 11:00 AM IST The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that after Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, was omitted by Act No. 39 of 2025, obtaining probate is no longer mandatory before claiming rights under a Will. The High…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (304+ words) Search for a name: Our central switchboard, available 24 hours a day, can be reached on +44 20 3321 7000 This may prove to be the most immediately practical proposal in the paper. The current contracting-out process is cumbersome and can add cost and delay,…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (159+ words) Sunday, 6 September 2026 08:10 In next week's Money newsletter: A misunderstanding at the heart of the seven-year gifting rule. Plus: "My accountant made an error and I've been left with a £9,000 bill - who pays?" So join our growing Money community - and thanks…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (331+ words) When an individual leaves property to specific beneficiaries through a Will, several critical questions naturally arise, including whether the document must be registered before the property can be transferred. What are the other essential elements required (if any) in order…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (303+ words) Even if bereaved families do not separately apply to financial institutions to block transactions, simply registering the death will automatically trigger the entire process — from information sharing to the suspension of financial transactions. The identity-theft blind spot that previously persisted…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (457+ words) The Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) is a popular small-savings scheme for investors seeking predictable income and steady cash flow. It can be a suitable option for conservative investors who prefer stable returns and want to avoid the volatility…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (258+ words) Divi Dutta of Khaitan & Co Divi Dutta, Partner at Khaitan & Co, discusses how the increasing international mobility of Indian families is changing succession planning and wealth structuring. She examines the implications of overseas-based heirs, the challenges posed by cross-border tax…...