When people ask what is estate planning, they often confuse it with just writing a Will. It is also a common mistake to think that Nomination is a form of estate planning—legally, it is not. 🛡️ 2026 Legal Alert: Probate Reform As of January 2026, the Repealing and Amending Act, 2025 has officially abolished mandatory … Read more
Hindu Succession Act 1956 was passed by the Parliament of India in 1956 for distribution of intestate or unwilled succession of properties amongst the Hindus.
What is A Gift Deed? Gift Deed Format/Gift Deed Stamp Duty-A gift deed is a document involving two persons called the Donor and the Donee, wherein a person i.e. the Donor wishes to transfer his existing immovable and movable properties to another person called Donee, without any consideration.
This transfer is done completely voluntarily and without any force.
10 Easy Steps on How to Write a Will on your own.A will is a legal declaration of the intention of the testator regarding his properties, which he desires to be fulfilled or comes into effect after his death.
A Will is a legal document which ensures that the Will writer’s(Testator) wishes are fulfilled after his death. A person records his wishes regarding his properties in a Will and which are to be followed accordingly after his death.
So, a Will can be defined as the legal declaration of the intention of the individuals that has been made when he is alive. So, it is a kind of document that legitimately helps to distribute his left out properties among the beneficiaries after his death.
Encumbrance Certificate states whether a property is free from any title or ownership. Encumbrance Certificate states if the property is exposed to any monetary or legal dues. This acts as one of the mediums to identify the monetary and legal dues for the property in question.
Top 2 Best Types of Power of Attorney For Property Many a time I have observed in various working places that people do carry very wrong perceptions regarding the Power of Attorney in India. To simplify, we just misjudge or misunderstood the whole concept Power of Attorney and the reasons for which it has been … Read more
GST on Real Estate Transactions/ Affordable Housing The GST council has extended the final date of embracing the rate of GST on Real Estate from 10.05.2019 to 20.05.2019. The Developers/ Promoters are given a one-time choice to opt to continue with the present slab of GST on Real Estate or the brand new rates applicable … Read more
HIRA- A great initiative taken by the Govt. of West Bengal for regulating the Real Estate industry. ⇒HIRA meaning? HIRA-stands for Housing Industry Regulation Act. HIRA was enacted by the Government of West Bengal in 2017. This act is more specifically known as WBHIRA or West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act 2017. ⇒How HIRA came … Read more