Is probate necessary for a registered Will?
Is probate necessary for a registered Will?
If there is no dispute between the legal heirs as to the contents of a will they may choose to forgo a probate. It is therefore not necessary for a registered will to have a probate, though one may be applied for.
Can property be sold on basis of registered will?
On the basis of registered WILL, it will transfer, NOC required. Probate is lengthy process and will complicate the issue as all sibling will be made party in the suit. So if the property is in name of mother then you can get it transferred without NOC of other legal heirs using registered will and can sell it off.
Can registered will be challenged in court?
Yes, a will can be challenged in a court of law if it has errors, even if it is registered (which is optional). You can, however, minimise the probability of it being challenged in court by ensuring that it is duly executed in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
When did my mother leave me the House?
Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance.
When did my father leave his estate to my mother?
My father died last December, leaving an estate worth about £400,000, mainly consisting of his house. My mother passed away in July 1988, and the property — which was in both names — passed into my father’s name, as my mother left no will.
How old are my brothers when mom died?
I am in my early 60s and have two older brothers. Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance. I waited to breathe until probate was over.
What did my mother do after she died?
A lawyer friend told me to ignore their threats and to tell them I would honor her will. My mother’s lawyer, who drew up the will, agreed with that advice. After her death, I moved into her home and slowly began fixing it; so many things needed work.
Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance.
My father died last December, leaving an estate worth about £400,000, mainly consisting of his house. My mother passed away in July 1988, and the property — which was in both names — passed into my father’s name, as my mother left no will.
What happens to my mother’s assets when she dies?
Generally, the majority of her assets would pass to her surviving spouse. Children or grandchildren may inherit a smaller share. If her children are not the children of that spouse (i.e., step-children to the spouse), then half of her assets would transfer to her spouse and the other half would transfer in equal shares to her children.
I am in my early 60s and have two older brothers. Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance. I waited to breathe until probate was over.