1. How does estate planning differ in India compared to other countries, especially in light of unique family structures and property laws?
Indian inheritance related laws are diverse and vary on a number of factors, such as the nature of the assets (movable or immovable), their location, and the personal law of an individual, which in turn is largely based on their religion. For instance, probate of a will is required only for individuals following a particular religion and if the immovable property is situated in a presidency town in India. Hindu succession law is also vastly different from Muslim or Christian succession law. Continue reading “Sponsored Q&A: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas”
