Succession Certificate vs. Probate for NRIs
Every week, we speak with NRIs in the UK, the US, Canada, and the Gulf who are in the same difficult position: a parent or spouse has passed away in India, leaving behind shares, fixed deposits, mutual fund units, or a bank balance — and nobody told them what document they actually need to transfer...
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Transmission Of Shares For NRIs: The Legal Process For Inheriting Stocks & Securities In India
As an NRI, you have every legal right to inherit shares and securities from a deceased relative in India — the process is called “transmission of shares,” and it is entirely separate from buying or selling stocks. With the right documents and a proper legal approach, most transmissions can be completed in 60 to 90...
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Key Legal Considerations in Staffing Agency Agreements – Commercial Contracts in India
What is meant by a staffing agency agreement? Understanding staffing agency agreements is essential for ensuring that both the staffing agency and the client company are legally protected. These agreements are a vital component of commercial contracts in India, influencing the success of business operations and compliance with Indian labour laws. A Staffing agency agreement...
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Types of wills in India
What is a Will and Why It Is Advisable to Have One A Will is a legal document that records a person’s clear and deliberate wishes regarding how their property should be distributed after their death. It carries full legal standing in a court of law, and it gives the maker — known as the...
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Can NRIs Handle Indian Property Without Travelling? What UK-Based Indians Must Know About Power of Attorney
Thousands of UK-based Indians own property back home. A flat in Delhi. A plot in Pune. An ancestral house in Chennai. And when something urgent comes up — a sale, a death in the family, a tenant dispute — the first question is always the same. Do I have to fly back to India for...
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Role of Arbitration for NRI Land Disputes
What is the role of arbitration for NRI land disputes? Arbitration plays a crucial role in resolving NRI land disputes in India by offering a structured, efficient and legally binding method outside the traditional court system. NRIs often face significant challenges in managing their property in India due to distance, legal complexities and potential fraudulent...
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NRI Property Inheritance in India: From Probate to Mutation and Repatriation Explained
You are sitting in Toronto, Dubai, or London. Your phone rings. A family member has passed away back in India. And somewhere in that grief, someone mentions a flat in Mumbai, a plot in your hometown, or an old family house that now belongs to you. You have no idea what to do next. Here...
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Managing Property in India from Abroad: Legal Solutions for NRIs in the US
Trusting your cousin with your property in India is one of the biggest legal mistakes an NRI can make. Not because your cousin is a bad person. But because good intentions mean nothing when the paperwork is wrong, the documents are outdated, and the law does not recognize verbal agreements or family loyalty. If you...
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Property Mutation in India for NRIs: Why Your Ownership is Not Complete Without it
Let me tell you something that most property lawyers won’t say upfront. Buying property in India and actually owning it — in the eyes of the government — are two different things. Thousands of NRIs have gone through the entire process. They’ve signed documents, paid stamp duty, got the sale deed registered. They flew back...
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