Broadly speaking, a person inheriting under a Will is called a beneficiary (legatee in some jurisdictions).
While there are certain criteria about who is entitled to make a will, there are usually no restrictions about who can be named as a beneficiary in a Will.
Here is a brief introduction about who can be named as a beneficiary under a Will.
India
In India, broadly speaking, there is no restriction on who can be named as a beneficiary under a Will. A person can appoint in his will as beneficiary his/ her relative, family member, friends, minor, charitable organizations, any legal entities or even a stranger. There may be certain legal restrictions in case of minors named as beneficiaries under a Will.
Certain restrictions apply in case of Muslims making a Will, who can only will their one third property.
United Arab Emirates
With the exception of the Shariah compliant wills there are no restrictions who can be named as beneficiaries in any of the other types of wills.
Malaysia –
There is no restrictions on who can be the beneficiaries.
Hong Kong –
Beneficiaries can include individuals, charities, and organizations. There are generally no restrictions, but certain conditions apply if the beneficiaries are minors or if they are not legally competent.
With contributions of
India –
Adv. Sayali Ganu-Dabake, Founder Partner, LexonomiX
Adv. Mrudul Limaye, Associate, LexonomiX
United Arab Emirates –
Elena Schildgen, Senior Partner Lawyer at Meyer-Reumann & Partners.
Malaysia
Sim Wen Yee, Founder & Managing Partner, Messrs Sim & Rahman
Hong Kong
Elsa Law, Founder & Partner, Messrs. Elsa Law & Co. Solicitors
This is not a legal advice or a case specific legal position. It is a basic broad description of the legal provisions in the respective countries. It may not be exhaustive and complete.
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