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 To 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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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 But because good intentions mean nothing when the paperwork is wrong, the documents are outdated, and the law does not recognize verbal agreements or family loyalty.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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