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Property partition after owner's death: A guide for legal heirs to divide assets
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Don't let property turn into a legal battle: Essential steps heirs should take after owner's death
2+ week, 6+ day ago (851+ words) The Economic Times Numerous cases involving property titles, ownership disputes, partition and related issues are pending in the high courts "many of which could have been avoided if the legal heirs of the original property owners had taken timely and…...
Either-or-survivor" clause lets the surviving joint account holder withdraw Fixed Deposit (FD) funds, but this does not make him or her the legal owner
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (577+ words) Joint bank Fixed Deposit accounts often have an 'either or survivor' clause. This allows the surviving holder to access funds after the other's death. However, this access does not grant legal ownership. Ownership is determined by succession laws and Wills,…...
Financial tasks to complete before March 31, 2026 to save tax and avoid penalties
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (398+ words) The Economic Times With the financial year 202526 nearing its end, taxpayers should complete several important financial tasks before March 31, 2026, to maximise tax savings and avoid penalties Tasks include making tax-saving investments, submitting investment proofs to employers, paying advance tax and…...
Estate vs. Inheritance Tax explained: Who pays, when it hits, and why it matters
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (448+ words) Estate vs....
Old Will, new trouble: Key steps that decide whether your Will survives legal scrutiny
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (660+ words) The Economic Times...
Think twice before picking a Will writer: How close relationships can complicate probate
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (535+ words) The Economic Times A Scribe to a Will is a document writer who drafts the Will based on oral feedback of the Will creator The Scribe (Will writer) can also be a witness to a Will since he/she is…...
I inherited property in India. What documents do I need to sell it and repatriate the money in UK?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (446+ words) ET Wealth Reader's Query: I have been living in the UK with my family for the past 50 years and all of us have OCI cards. Which documents do we need to sell my parents' properties and repatriate the amount to…...
Timing of husband's death doesn't deny the right of maintenance: Supreme Court backs widow's claim on income from father-in-laws' property
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (983+ words) Daughter-in-law vs husband's family over property: Supreme Court says widow can seek maintenance from late father-in-law's estate even if husband died after him...
What's the right way to gift my share of land to my sisters, gift deed or relinquishment deed?
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (363+ words) ET Wealth Reader's Query: I want to give my share in a plot of land, in Karnataka, to my sisters. I want to know if I need to draft a relinquishment deed or a gift deed for this purpose. Which…...