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    Is woman sole owner of Streedhan received during wedding? Here is what Supreme Court says

    Streedhan: Gifts, ornaments, cash, movable or immovable property that a woman receives from friends or family before and during her marriage, during childbirth, and widowhood are all considered part of Streedhan.

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    Create will in few minutes: Step-by-step guide on how to make an online will in India

    Today, making a will has become easy, especially with some online platforms offering user-friendly tools and resources to help individuals draft and execute wills from the comfort of their

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    What is a gift deed: How to make, register a gift deed

    A Gift Deed serves as a legal document for transferring ownership of immovable or movable property from one individual (the donor) to another (the donee) without any monetary exchange. Thi

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    What is a gift deed?

    A gift deed can be used to transfer both movable and immovable property.

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    Cornerstones of estate planning: Securing your legacy

    Cornerstones of estate planning: Securing your legacy

    The article discussed the importance of estate planning in securing future wealth for loved ones. It covered the various components of an estate, in

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    Should you opt for videography of your will?

    An increasing number of individuals are opting for videography of their wills. It involves recording the testator reading and explaining his will on camera.

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    Public Provident Fund: How nominees, legal heirs can claim a PPF account on death of the subscriber

    Public Provident Fund is a popular long-term savings scheme offering tax benefits and attractive interest rates. Here’s how nominees or legal heirs can claim a PPF account on the death of the subscriber.

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    Skipping a marriage ceremony can nullify it, impact woman's legal rights

    Valid Hindu Marriage as per laws: The Supreme Court in a recent order said that a Hindu marriage is considered valid if it meets the criteria set by Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. If a marriage is deemed invalid then it will impact woman's legal rights to alimony and maintenance. Will the children's inheritance rights will be impacted if marriage becomes invalid?

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    Sale of ancestral property: Can daughters and her descendants make rightful claims?

    Sale of ancestral property: Can daughters and her descendants make rightful claims?

    Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away.

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