Probate: The Hidden Truths Behind the Process You Need to Know
“The only thing certain in life is death and taxes," observed Benjamin Franklin, highlighting two inevitable truths that everyone must face. While death marks the end of a journey, it…
Understanding Probate: What It Is and Why It Matters
A will is a legal document that outlines an individual's wishes, referred to as the testator (if male) or testatrix (if female), regarding the distribution of their assets after death.…
The 7 Critical Do’s and Don’t’s of Will Making For NRIs
For NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) managing assets across borders, making a Will is crucial to ensure their legacy is carried out as they want and easing the inheritance process for their…
Preserving Legacies: Inheriting Assets and Taxation as an NRI
Inheriting assets as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), whether it’s an ancestral home in India or investments abroad, often comes with its share of legal and tax-related nuances. The tax treatment…
Choosing an Executor for NRIs While Making a Will: A Comprehensive Guide
If Mitt Arv had to preach one thing, it would be this, “Creating a will is one of the most crucial steps in ensuring that your assets and properties are…
10 Common mistakes to avoid while drafting a Will
Mistakes in a will are often discovered during probate, when the testator has already passed away and can no longer clarify their intentions. This places an emotional and legal burden…
Your Step by Step Guide to Creating a Will in India
Before we begin, ask yourself one simple question:If something happened to you tomorrow, would your loved ones know what you wanted?If the answer makes you pause… this step-by-step Guide to…
Why Writing a Will in India Matters?
I still remember the day my friend Ananya shared how her family spent almost two years sorting out her late father’s finances. He was an organised man, owned a house,…