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16/11/2025

⚖️ 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥?

Many parents wonder — Can I exclude my children from my Will entirely?
In India, the answer depends on religion and the type of property. The law strikes a balance between individual freedom and family rights.

Here’s how it works under different laws 👇

🔹 Hindu Law:
You can disinherit your children only from your self-acquired property.
However, you cannot exclude them from ancestral or HUF property, as they have a birthright in it under Hindu Succession principles.

🔹 Muslim Law:
You may bequeath only up to one-third of your estate by Will. The remaining two-thirds must pass according to Sharia inheritance rules, so complete disinheritance isn’t possible.

🔹 Christian & Parsi Law:
You have full testamentary freedom and can disinherit children from self-acquired property entirely, provided the Will is validly executed.

🔹 Under the Indian Succession Act, 1925:
While testamentary freedom is recognized, dependent children may still claim maintenance, especially if they were financially reliant on the testator.

💡 Tip: If you wish to limit or exclude an heir, record your reasons clearly in the Will to avoid future disputes.

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14/11/2025

⚖️ 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝? 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

Yes, even after a Will has been submitted for probate, it can be challenged under the Indian Succession Act, 1925. The law allows interested parties such as legal heirs or beneficiaries to raise objections if they believe the Will is invalid or obtained unfairly.

Common grounds to challenge a probate include:
1️⃣ The Will was not properly executed (missing signatures or attestation).
2️⃣ The testator lacked mental capacity at the time of making the Will.
3️⃣ The Will was made under undue influence, coercion, or fraud.
4️⃣ The Will was forged or tampered with after ex*****on.
5️⃣ The Will was revoked by a later valid Will.
6️⃣ The court lacks jurisdiction to grant probate.
7️⃣ The Will violates public policy or law.

Such challenges must be filed during the probate proceedings, when the court issues public notice inviting objections.

💡 Remember: A properly drafted and witnessed Will minimizes the risk of disputes.

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12/11/2025

⚖️ 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

When a person dies without leaving a Will (intestate), their estate cannot be managed or distributed without the court’s permission. Under Section 218 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, this permission is granted through Letters of Administration, which authorize someone to legally administer the deceased’s estate.

The law specifies who can apply, in the following order of preference:
1️⃣ Spouse of the deceased
2️⃣ Children of the deceased
3️⃣ Parents of the deceased
4️⃣ Brothers and sisters of the deceased
5️⃣ Other close relatives
6️⃣ Creditors, if no family member applies

Ultimately, the court has full discretion to grant administration to any person it considers suitable, ensuring that the estate is managed fairly and lawfully.

💡 Tip: Having a valid Will avoids this lengthy process entirely saving your loved ones both time and stress.

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10/11/2025

🏛 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐯𝐬. 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?

When a person passes away, their estate cannot be distributed until the court formally recognizes who has the authority to administer it. Under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, this recognition comes in two ways Probate and Letters of Administration.

🔹 Probate is issued when there is a valid Will. The court verifies the Will’s authenticity and grants Probate to the Executor named in it, confirming both the Will’s validity and the Executor’s legal authority to manage and distribute the estate.

🔹 Letters of Administration, on the other hand, are granted when a person dies intestate (without a Will) or when no Executor is appointed in the Will. In such cases, the court appoints an Administrator, who derives authority solely from the court order, not from any Will.

In simple terms:

✅ Probate = With a valid Will + Executor named.

✅ Letters of Administration = No Will or no Executor.

Understanding this distinction helps ensure that your loved ones face no legal hurdles in managing your assets after your lifetime.

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08/11/2025

💼 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥?

A Will isn’t just for personal assets — it’s also a vital business continuity tool.
Under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, a business owner can bequeath shares, partnership interests, or proprietary rights through a validly executed Will, ensuring that ownership passes smoothly to chosen successors.

📜 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬:

Shares held in a Private or Public Limited Company can be passed on through a Will.

The beneficiary inherits ownership, but only after the company’s board approves transmission of shares under Section 56 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Keep the share certificates and demat details updated to avoid delays in transmission.

🤝 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐋𝐏 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬:

A partner’s interest in the firm is an inheritable asset under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, unless the partnership deed restricts it.

Upon death, the legal heir gets the monetary value of the share unless the deed allows admission as a partner.

In an LLP, the LLP agreement governs succession—mention the heir’s inclusion clearly in both the agreement and the Will.

✅ Pro tip: Mention nominee names, PAN details, and valuation clauses in your Will to ensure your business legacy isn’t trapped in legal disputes.

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06/11/2025

⚖️ 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬?

Yes, a person can disinherit a legal heir but not without consequences.
Under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, every individual has testamentary freedom, meaning they can choose who inherits their assets. However, such disinheritance must be explicit, reasoned, and lawful.

👉 For Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs governed by the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, a testator can exclude even a Class I heir (like a son or daughter) but courts closely scrutinize such Wills to detect coercion, undue influence, or lack of mental capacity.

👉 For Muslims, Sharia law restricts testamentary freedom to one-third of the estate; beyond that, consent of heirs is needed.

💣 Risks of Disinheriting a Heir:

1. The Will may be challenged in court for being unnatural or unfair.

2. Allegations of forgery or manipulation often arise.

3. Family disputes and probate delays become inevitable.

4. The testator’s intent might be overturned if not properly recorded or witnessed.

✅ Tip: Always state your reasons clearly and execute your Will with witnesses and a doctor’s certificate of sound mind.

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04/11/2025

💔 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐈𝐟 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞?

India has gradually recognized live-in relationships as valid in certain legal contexts — but succession law remains a grey area.

If a person in a live-in relationship dies without a Will (intestate), their partner does not automatically inherit the estate.
Under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 and Hindu Succession Act, 1956, only legal spouses and Class I heirs (like children, mother, etc.) have statutory inheritance rights.

However, courts have held that if a live-in relationship is long-term, stable, and publicly acknowledged, the surviving partner may claim maintenance or financial dependency benefits, but not inheritance, unless:

The couple was treated as “husband and wife” by society (as per the Supreme Court in 𝘒𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘰 𝘷𝘴. 𝘒𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘭, (2010) 5 𝘚𝘊𝘊 600).

A valid Will exists naming the partner as a beneficiary.

Thus, without a Will, the surviving partner may face emotional trauma, property disputes, and exclusion from assets they helped build.

✍️ Moral: Always make a Will especially in a live-in relationship to protect your partner’s rights and dignity.

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02/11/2025

🏠 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧?

Yes but with a few crucial legal realities.
A person 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧-𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 , but such a bequest 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. The bank or housing finance company retains its charge until the loan is fully repaid.

Under the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭, 1925, a Will can pass on ownership rights but not free the asset from liability. This means:

The 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 inherits both the property 𝐚𝐧𝐝 its 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. .

The lender may enforce recovery against the property if EMIs are unpaid.

In joint loans, the 𝐜𝐨-𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 for the remaining amount.

Only after repayment can the heir get the property released or transferred in their name.

Hence, if you have an ongoing home loan, it’s essential to:
✅ Mention the loan details clearly in your Will.
✅ Specify who should bear repayment responsibility.
✅ Keep nominations in sync with your Will to avoid disputes.

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31/10/2025

💔 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥?

It’s an uncomfortable thought but a crucial one.

If both spouses pass away together in an accident without leaving Wills, they are said to have died intestate. In such cases, the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (and for Hindus, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956) decides how their property is inherited not their intentions.

If it’s unclear who died first (known as simultaneous death), the law presumes that each died before the other for inheritance purposes. This means:

1) Each spouse’s property devolves to their respective legal heirs typically parents, children, or siblings.

2) If both die without children, their respective families (not in-laws) inherit.

3) Joint assets may require probate or succession certificates, causing delay and disputes.

This legal uncertainty often results in family conflict and complex succession litigation something easily avoidable by writing a simple, legally valid Will.

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29/10/2025

🕊️ What Happens If a Person Dies Without a Will in India?

When a person passes away without leaving a Will, they are said to have died “intestate.” In such cases, their assets and properties are distributed according to the Indian Succession Act, 1925 not necessarily as per their wishes.

For Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 governs inheritance. The law divides heirs into Class I and Class II, giving top priority to immediate family spouse, children, and mother.
For Muslims, personal law (Shariat) applies, distributing property among legal heirs based on fixed shares.
For Christians, Parsis, and others, the Indian Succession Act, 1925 applies directly.

💔 Consequences of dying intestate:

1) Family disputes and prolonged litigation.

2) Delay in transferring property or accessing bank accounts.

3) Emotional distress due to uncertainty among heirs.

4) Tax and compliance complications.

✍️ Making a legally valid Will ensures your assets are distributed exactly as you desire and brings peace of mind to your loved ones.

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27/10/2025

💬 Client’s Question:
“I’ve been estranged from my son for 15 years, but recently my granddaughter reached out. Can I leave my assets directly to her while excluding my son?”

⚖️ Lawyer’s Answer:
Yes you absolutely can.
Under Indian law, every individual has the freedom to decide who inherits their property through a Will. There’s no legal obligation to leave assets to your children if you don’t wish to.

If you choose to exclude your son and bequeath directly to your granddaughter, you can do so as long as:
✅ You clearly mention your intention in the Will,
✅ You state the reason for exclusion (optional but helpful), and
✅ You ensure the Will is properly signed, witnessed, and preferably registered.

This avoids confusion or disputes later.

💡 Lawtarazoo Insight:
At Lawtarazoo.com, we help you create Wills that reflect your true intentions legally valid, confidential, and future-proof.

Family relationships can be complicated, but your legacy doesn’t have to be. A clearly worded Will ensures your granddaughter receives what you wish to give her without legal hurdles or emotional drama.

✨ Takeaway:
You can skip a generation in your Will if that’s your choice. Just make it legally sound and clear.

✍️ By Shravani Mekade | Lawtarazoo.com

25/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Shweta Tungare, Co-founder of LawTarazoo, was recently quoted in India Today’s article “Writing a Will? These Common Mistakes Can Land It in Court.”📰

In the feature, Shweta highlights a crucial truth:

“Poor drafting and procedural lapses are the biggest causes of will disputes. Most disputes arise from allegations of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, or ambiguity in the language of the will.”

💡 She also emphasized the importance of:
✅ Drafting your will in clear, unambiguous language
✅ Complying with Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925
✅ Having two independent witnesses during ex*****on
✅ Obtaining a medical fitness certificate and even recording a short video while signing to prove that the person was of sound mind and acting voluntarily

At LawTarazoo, our mission is to make will-making simple, secure, and legally sound helping you safeguard your legacy and protect your loved ones from future disputes.

🖋️ Create your legally valid will today with trusted experts.
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To Read full Article - https://www.indiatoday.in/business/personal-finance/story/how-to-make-will-avoid-courtroom-battle-important-legal-steps-dispute-proof-whats-in-a-will-series-2808183-2025-10-25

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