Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in India
My unmarried brother died leaving all his movable and immovable property, which he bequeathed to me. In most of the mutual funds he had nominated me. However in one mutual fund company, there was no nomination and the mutual fund was in his single name. Now after his death the MF company wants a probated will to transfer the mutual fund in my name. I have been told that the formality and the cost for a probated will in Mumbai is very high. Kindly advice me.
Asked on 6/18/11, 4:16 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Sanjay Kalra
Sanjay Kalra & Associates
Is your parents alive ? How many brothers and sisters you have ? Please clarify.
Answered on 6/18/11, 12:33 pm
Aniruddha Pawse
Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates
yes it is true that the cost of probated will is high in mumbai
Answered on 6/19/11, 5:51 am
Aniruddha Pawse
Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates
however if succession certificate will suffice you can go for the same
Answered on 6/19/11, 5:53 am