The End of Mandatory Probate in India: A Long-Overdue Reform

Introdcution For decades, inheritance of property under a Will in India—particularly in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai—was burdened by a procedural requirement that many families experienced as both costly and time-consuming: mandatory probate. This colonial-era legacy has now been decisively addressed through amendments to the Indian Succession Act, 1925, bringing welcome relief to estate owners and […]