Probate of Will and Letter of Administration in India
Now that Parliament has removed the rule that made probate compulsory in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, should an executor still go to court before acting on a will? For most estates of real value the answer is still yes, though for different reasons than before. A probate of will is a certified copy of the...
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Legal Heir Certificate vs Succession Certificate in India
When a parent or spouse dies without a will, which document will the bank, the registrar or the share transfer agent actually accept from the family? Most families discover the answer only after a counter clerk returns their papers. A legal heir certificate is an administrative document issued by the revenue department that identifies the...
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Do NRIs Need Probate in India? Understanding When a Will Must Be Legally Validated
Let me tell you something most NRIs find out the hard way. A parent passes away in India. They left a Will. Everything looks sorted. Then you call the bank to transfer the fixed deposits, and they say — sorry, we need a probate order. You call the property registrar to transfer the flat. Same...
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