What is a Will? | The Succession Act

Transfer of Property

INTRODUCTION Will is a legal declaration of the intention of a testator concerning his property which desires to be carried into effect after his death.    RELEVANT PROVISIONS Sections 2(H), 59, and 62 of the Succession Act 1925.   LITERAL MEANING A will means the disposition of property which takes effect after the death of … Read more

Letter of Administration | The Succession Act

Transfer of Property

INTRODUCTION The letter of administration entitles the administrator to all rights belonging to the intestate as effectually as if the administration had been granted at the moment after his death. If the deceased has died intestate and was a Hindu, Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina or an exempted person, administration of his estate may be … Read more

What is Probate? | The Succession Act

Transfer of Property

Meaning of Probate Section 2(f) of the Succession Act 1925 defines Probate Probate means the copy of a will that is certified under the seal of a court of competent jurisdiction with a grant of administration to the estate of the testator. Rules as to Probate Probate shall be granted only to an executor appointed … Read more

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