The Firm advises individuals and families on estate planning and succession, and represents clients in the disputes that often follow when an estate is not clearly settled — from contested wills to inheritance disputes among family members.
A clearly drafted will, made with proper legal advice, prevents most succession disputes before they can begin — that is the starting point of the Firm’s advisory work. Where a dispute has already arisen, these are often the most personal and emotionally difficult matters a family will face, and the Firm approaches them with the sensitivity that requires, while pursuing the client’s legal position firmly and without unnecessary delay.
Probate, letters of administration, and succession certificate matters are conducted before the District Courts of Delhi, or the Delhi High Court in its testamentary jurisdiction for higher-value estates, with the Firm also handling any resulting appeals.
Advisory
- Will Drafting — drafting wills that clearly and comprehensively reflect the testator’s intent, to reduce the risk of disputes after death
- Succession & Estate Planning — advising individuals and families on structuring succession — testamentary and intestate — across the personal laws that apply to them
Litigation
- Probate & Letters of Administration — representing clients in proceedings for grant of probate of a will, or letters of administration where a person dies intestate
- Succession Certificates — obtaining succession certificates for debts, securities, and other movable assets left by a deceased person
- Contested Wills & Caveat Proceedings — representing propounders and objectors in disputes over the validity of a will, including allegations of fraud, undue influence, or lack of testamentary capacity
- Inheritance & Family Settlement Disputes — partition and inheritance disputes among legal heirs, and disputes arising from family settlements