This article examines the legal concept of gifting under Indian law, including its formal requirements, stamp duty and registration considerations, taxation rules, and when a gift may be revoked—all within the broader framework of estate planning.

Confused about whether a nominee becomes the owner of a flat or bank account after death? This article explains the legal position of nominations under Indian law, busts common myths, and clarifies the Supreme Court’s ruling in Shakti Yezdani v. Jayanand Salgaonkar. Essential reading for estate planning and succession in India.

Trusts are highly adaptable legal structures that serve diverse personal and financial purposes.

This article covers the fundamentals of a Will, the terms often associated with Wills and some do’s and don’ts in the making of a Will.

This article briefly captures the modes of succession and estate planning.

This article is the first in a series of articles on the methods of estate planning and succession. Easy to read for non-lawyers.