How to write a will for property?
A will is a legal document by which a person can state how they want their properties and assets to be distributed after their death. Writing a will is beneficial as it helps protect … READ FULL STORY
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How to apply for a Legal Heir Certificate in Kerala?
A legal heir certificate is an important legal document that establishes the relationship between a deceased person and their legal heirs. The legal heirs must submit an application for the legal heir certificate to … READ FULL STORY
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Can paternal aunts demand a share in the property?
After changes were made in the Hindu Succession Act in 2005, daughters in India have been given equal rights in ancestral property of their parents along with the sons. With the amendment, daughters were … READ FULL STORY
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Types of joint ownership of property
Home buyers must familiarise themselves with the basic principles of co-ownership of property, before entering into such an agreement. Discussed in this article, are the types of joint ownership or co-ownership of property. … READ FULL STORY
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What do you need to know about gift deed without possession?
When it comes to property distribution and asset management, utilising a gift deed without possession is a prevalent approach. Through the formalisation of a gift via a deed, individuals can delineate clear and legally … READ FULL STORY
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President approves Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code
Uttarakhand has now become the first state in Independent India to have a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after President Droupadi Murmu on March 11, 2024, approved its UCC Bill, 2024. The Uttarakhand State Assembly … READ FULL STORY
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Registration of live-in relationships must under Uttarakhand UCC
Uttarakhand has now become the first state in Independent India to have a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after President Droupadi Murmu approved its UCC Bill, 2024. Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill proposes to … READ FULL STORY
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What is India’s Uniform Civil Code?
In June 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly backed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a subject of debate since the inception of the Indian Constitution. Later that month, the 22nd Law Commission of India … READ FULL STORY
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What is an NRI PAN card?
PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card is a critical document in India for financial transactions and tax purposes. It is equally significant for non-residential Indians (NRIs). This article will discuss the importance of NRI PAN … READ FULL STORY
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What is urban agriculture ?
Urban Agriculture Land in India has been a topic of interest for many, especially with the recent changes in the Income Tax Rules. This article aims to shed light on the topic, helping the … READ FULL STORY
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Deed of exchange: Meaning, stamp duty and taxation
When one buys a property, the sale consideration is generally paid for, by way of money. However it is not necessary that the consideration for the transfer of a property, should always involve money. … READ FULL STORY
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What documents can you use as address proof in India?
An address proof refers to a document that confirms the location of your residence. The verification of your place of residence is a necessary step that should be mandatorily undertaken in several official processes … READ FULL STORY
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Property of a childless woman inherited by father returns to source: HC
The property of a childless Hindu woman inherited from her father will return to the source in case of her death, the Karnataka High Court has reiterated. Under Section 15(2)(a) of Hindu Succession Act, any property … READ FULL STORY
