Estate Planning & Succession Lawyers in Mumbai

Our succession and lawyers for wills in Mumbai advise clients on obtaining a succession certificate, probate or letters of administration in Mumbai from the Hon’ble Bombay High Court. Apart from drafting and advising on execution of Wills our testamentary and estate planning lawyers advise domestic and international clients in testamentary disputes before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court. We assist clients in obtaining heirship certificate and probates. We also assist international clients in matters where they have obtained a probate from a foreign court and authorities in Mumbai refuse to act on the same.

Besides, our succession lawyers aim to help members of the Indian community worldwide in ensuring that their loved ones are safe from serious conflicts and problems in their absence. We are gradually being recommended as one of the best lawyers for probate disputes. We are known for expertise in drafting of wills. Needless to state, if you need an estate planning and succession attorney or lawyers for wills in India that understands your concerns and gives you the best advice, our succession lawyers can definitely help you with every aspect of your estate planning.

Our succession and estate planning lawyers offer desired legal services worldwide in all estate planning matters. Clients turn to us to secure your rights, assets, estate of bank accounts, stock accounts and other assets in the hands of your beneficiaries with the least complications is necessary.

• It is important to ensure that your loved ones are safe from serious conflicts and problems in your absence!
• Our succession lawyers assist and advise on drafting of wills.
• Our testamentary lawyers can assist you for obtaining probate.
• We advise on testamentary matters to prove a will, removal of executors, appointment of receiver, challenging a Will and revocation of probate etc
• We assist clients in obtaining succession certificate and/or letters of administration.
• Our probate lawyers handle litigation and disputes arising out of contest to wills or claiming of estates.
• We advise on partition matters and laws relating to inheritance by a daughter under succession laws.

Importance of Lawyers for wills and estate planning

Estate planning, Succession and testamentary disposition by will, succession certificate, wills probate, and letters of administration refers to the process in which ones assets passes from one generation the next generation. Matters related to succession or inheritance involves distribution of assets. Our succession and inheritance law practice involves advising on estate planning, succession and testamentary disposition by will, succession certificate, wills, probate, letters of administration, succession certificate, trusts etc.

Estate includes cash, properties, jewelry, provident fund; fixed deposit etc. Pertinently, an individual can arrange the transfer of assets in many ways; there are different tools available. It is wise to plan your estate early in your life. Should the unexpected occur, you do not want your loved ones to suffer. Certainly, it can be very difficult for family members to make decisions about your personal care and finances when they don’t know certainly what you would have ideally wanted. Moreover, there may be conflicting ideas about what is right and/ or wrong. Lastly, it is advisable to save your family from stress and possible conflicts by making sure your wishes are clear by taking timely steps.

NRI Probate & Succession Matters in Mumbai

Legaleye Associates regularly assists NRIs and foreign nationals in obtaining probate, letters of administration and succession certificates for assets situated in Mumbai and across India. Many Indian families residing abroad face difficulties dealing with banks, housing societies, registrars and financial institutions after the death of a family member owning Indian assets.

Our probate lawyers assist clients residing in the United Kingdom, United States, UAE, Singapore, Australia and Canada with succession proceedings before the Bombay High Court, including matters involving foreign wills, overseas executors and cross-border inheritance issues.

Probate / Succession and heirship Certificate for transfer of Flats, Shares & Housing Society Properties

One of the most common succession disputes in Mumbai concerns transfer of flats situated in co-operative housing societies. Even where a nominee exists, disputes frequently arise between nominees and legal heirs regarding beneficial ownership and succession rights.

Our lawyers advise on transfer of membership, transmission of shares, society refusals, nominee disputes and succession proceedings relating to residential and commercial properties in Mumbai.

Contested Probate & Testamentary Litigation

Probate and testamentary proceedings may become contested where allegations arise regarding coercion, undue influence, suspicious circumstances, fraud, lack of testamentary capacity or fabrication of wills. Such matters are adjudicated before the Testamentary and Intestate Jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court.

Legaleye Associates represents executors, beneficiaries, legal heirs and caveators in contested testamentary proceedings, revocation petitions and estate-related litigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is probate or letters of administration compulsory in Mumbai?

Probate or letters of administration is generally required before rights under a will can be effectively established before banks, registrars, housing societies and authorities in Mumbai and Maharashtra.

How long does probate take in Mumbai?

Uncontested probate matters generally take between 6–18 months depending upon timely submission of documents, court schedules and objections.

Can probate be challenged?

Yes. Probate may be challenged on grounds including fraud, coercion, suspicious circumstances, incapacity etc.