Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in India
probate
Please inform rule no. and date of rule passed by the Supreme court of india rule which says that a will should be given for probate within a time period of 3 years from the date of death of the person whose will it is. If a will is given for probate in high court 5 years after the death of the drawer of the will, should the case be dismissed as per supreme court law?
Asked on 12/18/08, 11:52 am
4 Answers from Attorneys
Sudershan Goel
India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate
Re: probate
You may need a local counsel to pursue your remedies.
Answered on 1/13/09, 8:54 am
Homi Maratha
N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates
Re: probate
Please state your problem.
Answered on 12/19/08, 1:53 am
Vivek Mapara
Vivek N. Mapara
Re: probate
There is no such rules which prescribes period of limitation for filing of probate application. Probate application can be filed any time after 7 days from the date of death of testator.
Answered on 12/19/08, 5:59 am
Aniruddha Pawse
Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates
Re: probate
I have not come through such rules
Answered on 12/20/08, 10:55 am