Transferring Bank Accounts of Deceased to Legal Heirs in India
After losing loved ones, family members living in India as well as abroad face the daunting task of transferring the assets of the deceased to rightful owners and legal heirs. As assets cannot remain in the name of deceased, the same must be transferred at the earliest for smooth transition. When it comes to assets in any bank in the Republic of India, all banks follow the guidelines provided by Reserve Bank of India. The claimants are required to inform all banks of the dece
Inheritance - Right or Charity?Addressing Gender-Based Inheritance Inequality in India
For centuries, Indian women have been unceasingly undervalued and silenced. A consequence of systematic tradition and societal pressure has resulted in thousands of women relinquishing their own property inheritance rights and other rights associated with gender equity within inheritance proceedings. A lack of awareness of existing laws, an insufficient understanding of legal redress options, and the overwhelming consensus that challenging gender norms will bring shame to a f
