Inheritance, explained.
Plain-language articles on wills, succession, NRI inheritance, property transfer, digital assets and the laws that govern them in India.
Executing a will: 6 steps to do it carefully & fairly
If you're named executor, you hold the key to someone's deepest intentions. A practical 6-step guide to fulfilling that duty with care.
A living will: the legal doc for your medical care
Decide how to be treated medically through a living will — and ensure your dignity is preserved during your final moments.
Same-sex partnerships: a will is the only way to ensure inheritance
Until same-sex marriages are legally recognised in India, a will is the only way to ensure your partner inherits your assets.
Inter-faith marriages and inheritance: the legal hurdles
Inter-faith marriages bring distinct inheritance challenges in India. A will is often the only answer.
Money matters: don't delay the 'talk' with your family
Only 2-3% of Indians make a will during their lifetime. Why we delay the inheritance talk — and why we shouldn't.
NRIs and the curious case of inheritance
An NRI returns home to face his mother's passing — and discovers he has just seven days to untangle her inheritance.
5 quick inheritance conversation starters with your ageing parents
Talking about inheritance with parents isn't easy. Five gentle ways to start the conversation.
Estate planning and women: it is time to know all that matters
59% of Indian women don't make independent financial decisions. Estate planning awareness for women is no longer optional.
Decoding the succession story of investing in cryptocurrency
Digital assets are growing but inheritance rules around them remain murky. How to plan succession for your crypto holdings.
Are live-in couples eligible for inheritance?
Live-in relationships have grown common, but inheritance law hasn't quite caught up. Here's where things stand.
Social media inheritance: let your account live forever
Email IDs, social media accounts, photos — what happens to them when you're no longer here? A guide to digital legacy.
Treading the succession path for NRIs
13 million Indians live abroad. For NRIs, inheriting from a deceased parent in India is a multi-month maze. Here's the map.
Want to bequeath assets to caregivers who are nonfamily? Register your will
Many elderly Indians are cared for by non-family. To pass anything to them, a registered will is the only way.
Worried about a prodigal child? Register your will to disinherit them
A 'will' is not just for inheritance — it can also be used to protect your other heirs from a financially reckless child.
Why having an executor for your will is important and how to choose the right one
Choosing an executor is one of the most important parts of writing a will. Here's how to choose right.
Women should take charge of their inheritance planning. Here's how
Financial independence is the cornerstone of women's empowerment. Inheritance planning deserves equal attention.
Inheritance rights of transgenders: challenges on the way ahead
Inheritance law in India still recognises only two genders. For the transgender community, equality remains a distant dream.
If you have the 'will', there's a way to avoid property disputes
Prolonged property disputes are common in India. A will is the simplest way to prevent them.
How to protect minor children and their inheritance
Inheritance rights of stepchildren, adopted, illegitimate, live-in couples' children and minors — a complete legal guide.
Inheritance: getting the basics right
Death certificates, succession certificates, nominees vs heirs — every essential inheritance question, answered.
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