What is Will?
- A will is a legal instrument that allows a person to pass their acquired or inherited property to their lawful heirs. A will is formed freely and should be drafted so that it takes effect once the person dies. It includes brief remarks and details on how the property will be split and distributed, as well as who will receive it.
- This document has proven to be quite valuable since it eliminates the possibility of future conflicts and establishes specific shares for each successor.
- Will registration is not required, but it is recommended to complete a registry to ensure that it is legally legitimate and valuable. The executor’s name will be stated in the will, and he or she will be given the ability to divide the property properly.
Passive Euthanasia
On March 9, 2018, Supreme Court of India made a big decision allowing passive euthanasia with strict rules. This means doctors can stop life support for patients in a vegetative state to let them pass away peacefully. The court also said that people can decide in advance to not have life support through a document called a living will. But there are strict rules for making and using this living will. The Supreme Court said that the right to die with dignity is part of the right to live with dignity in India’s Constitution. This decision came after a petition by an NGO called Common Cause. The debate on allowing passive euthanasia started after a 2011 Supreme Court case about Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse in Mumbai who was in a vegetative state for many years.
What is Inheritance and Succession?
Inheritance and succession refer to the legal process through which property and rights are transferred from one individual to another upon death. It encompasses the rules and procedures governing the distribution of assets, debts, and other interests of a deceased person among their heirs or beneficiaries. Understanding inheritance and succession is crucial in legal studies as it involves principles of family law, property law, and the intricacies of wills and intestacy laws.
Key Takeaways
- Inheritance is how someone gets property when someone else dies.
- It’s about the right of an heir to get property from an ancestor who passed away.
- Laws of succession vary for people from different religions.
- These laws decide who gets what when someone dies, based on their religious background.
Table of Content
- What is Inheritance?
- What is Succession?
- Who is an Heir?
- Who is Testator?
- What is Will?
- Testamentary Succession
- Inheritance and Succession- FAQs
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