Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in India
what is the time limit to apply for probate after the death
Asked on 3/12/13, 11:08 am
5 Answers from Attorneys
RAMAN KUMAR BHARDWAJ
R.K. BHARDWAJ & ASSOCIATES
normally within three years
Answered on 3/12/13, 5:48 pm
its better the make the probate as soon as possible but shall be within three years .. for details contact me at [email protected]
Answered on 3/12/13, 10:07 pm
Fca Prashant Chavan
Expert Edge LLP
13.03.2013
Dear Sir / Madam,
(Kandivli East, Mumbai, Maharashtra)
As per the Hindu Succession Act, there is no specified time limit for applying for a Probate. In normal circumstances, the executor of the Will applies for a Probate within six months of the death of the testator of the Will.
Regards,
FCA Prashant Chavan
Mumbai
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Answered on 3/13/13, 5:36 am
Jayesh Desai
Jayesh Desai
Law of limitation provides one year.
Answered on 3/15/13, 6:14 pm