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Broadly speaking, a person inheriting under a Will is called a beneficiary (legatee in some jurisdictions). While there are certain...
Does a will require witnesses?
Law of Wills as applicable in each country has its requisites regarding witnesses of Will. Like the rules regarding registration...
What are the basic prerequisites for a will to be considered valid?
Any document for testamentary succession, needs to fulfil certain legal criteria to be recognised as a Will. Depending upon the...
Is the registration of a will mandatory?
Every country has its own set of rules regarding procedure of execution, registration and implementation of Will. While some countries...
THE POSH LAW SERIES – EPISODE 10
The Powers & Duties of the Internal Committee (IC) The Internal Committee (IC) established by an Employer has the primary...
THE POSH LAW SERIES – EPISODE 9
The Internal Committee (IC) The Sexual Harassment of Women and Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 referred to formation...
What laws govern the execution and enforcement of Wills?
Testamentary succession is usually regulated by legislation. These legislations speak about various aspects regarding Wills including capacity to make Will,...
THE POSH LAW SERIES – EPISODE 8
“Sexual Harassment” under the PoSH Act – Part 4 Visual & other types of sexual harassment In the earlier episodes,...
THE POSH LAW SERIES – EPISODE 7
“Sexual Harassment” under the PoSH Act – Part 3 Verbal Sexual Harassment As seen in the earlier episodes, the definition...
What happens if a person dies without a will?
It is not mandatory to make a Will by law. In absence of a Will, the property and assets of...