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ASK Property Fund launches Rs 3, 500 cr-debt fund, targets mid-segment housing in six cities
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (342+ words) Blackstone-backed ASK Group's real estate investment arm ASK Property Fund has announced the launch of a Rs 3, 500 crore special situations fund, its largest till date, that will back mid-segment housing projects across Mumbai, NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. This…...
85% of Indians do not have will; here is why having will is important
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (376+ words) As Indian households accumulate wealth through property, investments and other financial assets, experts say planning for the transfer of that wealth is becoming increasingly important. Yet estate planning remains one of the most overlooked aspects of personal finance, often leaving…...
Digital legacy planning: How Apple, Google and password managers can help families access your accounts after death
1+ week, 1+ day ago (298+ words) Apple, Google and several password management platforms already offer tools that can help families access important digital accounts after a person's death. A recent post on X by creator Saira highlighted how many people store essential information online but leave…...
Can a will discovered decades later still be executed? Here's what the law says
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (435+ words) A family that recently discovered a grandmother's will nearly four decades after her death wanted to know whether the properties mentioned in it could still be legally claimed. Today's Ask Wallet Wise query decodes that while a will itself remains…...
Can a will be challenged in court in India and what are the common legal grounds and timelines involved
3+ week, 2+ day ago (389+ words) If a will meets all the criteria set by the law, it stands the chance of being accepted by the court of law without controversy. However, there could be some grounds upon which a particular will can be disputed or…...
Write your legacy right: How to make a valid will without hiring a lawyer
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (25+ words) You don't need expensive legal help to make sure your loved ones get what's rightfully theirs " just clarity and a few smart steps....
When your nominee and legal heir are not the same person in your financial assets- Moneycontrol. com
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (455+ words) A complementary check for gaps and risk. Nominee does not become the legal owner In many financial products, the nominee is the person authorised by the concerned institution to receive the asset or the money once the holder of the…...
Securing future: When a trust is smarter than a will for your family- Moneycontrol. com
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (791+ words) Estate planning is often viewed as a straightforward will, with many individuals relying on the document to outline how their assets should be distributed after death. But as family structures and financial situations become more complex, a will may not…...
How to plan the inheritance of digital assets
3+ mon, 8+ hour ago (569+ words) Which digital assets can be inherited? Digital assets capable of inheritance broadly include any electronically stored property or rights that possess either economic value or legally recognisable interests. What does the law say in the context of inheriting digital assets?...
Is a handwritten note a valid Will? Here's what the law says
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (363+ words) Whether a handwritten note titled "Will" and signed by a parent on plain paper can be treated as a valid" Will after their demise. Today's Ask Wallet Wise query decodes the legal requirements for a Will under the Indian Succession…...