Claiming grandparents’ fixed deposits after death: What to do without a will
Fixed deposits (FDs) have long served as a cornerstone of Indian household savings. Frequently, these accounts are established…
No inheritance for mother under Indian Succession Act if son dies without creating a Will and is survived by his wife and children
The High Court of Karnataka ruled on February 2, 2026, that under Sections 32 and 33 of the…
Indian Succession Act | Mother Has No Right Over Inheritance When Son Who Died Intestate Is Survived By Wife & Children: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held where a son dies intestate leaving behind wife and children–being direct lineal…
Seeking probate of will is no longer mandatory
The omission of Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 represents a progressive leap in the evolution…
What’s latest amendment to Indian Succession Act
New Delhi: A century-old rule that forced families in India’s biggest cities to go to court before acting…
‘Grant Of Probate Along With A Copy Of The Will Is Conclusive Proof Of Valid Execution’: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has held that once probate is granted along with a copy of the Will…