Introduction to Wills and Probate

by Siva Prasad Bose

Overview

This book is an introduction to wills and probate, in an Indian context. It discusses the relevant laws in India related to wills, succession and probate applications. We have discussed about things to remember when making a will, what to do before and after the testator's death, what are the components of a will, aspects of a petition for probate of a will and the court procedure for probate, what makes a will valid or invalid and how the validity of a will might be proved.

It is hoped that this book might give some introductory guidance on important aspects of wills and probate. This might be useful to those who are making a will and those whose loved ones have died recently and they need to probate a will in the Indian courts.

Topics covered:

What is a will

Why to make a will

Planning before one dies

How to make a will

Sample will

Procedure for Probate of a will

What kinds of wills are legal vs illegal

Proving the validity of a will

Product Details

BN ID:	2940165415821
Publisher:	Joy Bose
Publication date:	01/05/2021
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	289 KB

About the Author

Siva Prasad Bose is an electrical engineer by profession. He is currently retired after many years of service in Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited. He received his engineering degree from Jadavpur University, Kolkata and has a law degree from Meerut University, Meerut. His interests lie in the fields of family law, civil law, law of contracts, and any areas of law related to power electricity related issues.