Estate Planning &
Inheritance
Comprehensive estate planning and succession advisory — Wills, family trusts, probate, succession certificates, Letters of Administration, and testamentary dispute resolution for individuals, HNIs, and family businesses.
15+
Years Experience
Multi
Personal Laws
Will &
Trust Drafting
Pan India
Coverage
Securing Your Legacy —
For Every Generation.
Estate planning is one of the most important — and most overlooked — aspects of personal financial management. In India, fewer than 20% of individuals have a legally valid Will, and the absence of one routinely leads to lengthy, expensive, and deeply divisive family disputes over property and inheritance.
India's succession laws are governed by a patchwork of statutes — the Indian Succession Act, 1925, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (as amended in 2005), the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, and state-specific laws — making estate planning highly personal and jurisdiction-specific. A well-structured estate plan — comprising a valid Will, family trust, and related documentation — ensures that assets pass to intended beneficiaries with minimum friction and cost.
Juris and Justice advises individuals, high-net-worth families, NRIs with Indian assets, and family businesses on all aspects of estate planning and succession — from drafting Wills and structuring family trusts to obtaining probate and representing clients in testamentary disputes.
Key Legal Areas
Wills & Testamentary Documents
Drafting legally valid Wills, Codicils, and other testamentary instruments — including specific bequests, executor appointment, and guardianship provisions for minor children.
Family Trusts & Succession Planning
Structuring private family trusts for asset protection, succession planning, and wealth preservation — including discretionary trusts, family governance frameworks, and trustee advisory.
Probate & Succession Certificates
Obtaining probate, Letters of Administration, Legal Heir Certificates, and Succession Certificates — for both testate and intestate estates, including contested probate matters.
Inheritance Disputes
Representing legal heirs, executors, and beneficiaries in testamentary disputes — contesting or defending Wills, partition suits, and claims for specific inheritance shares.
How We Can Help You
Will Drafting & Registration
Drafting comprehensive, legally valid Wills tailored to individual family circumstances — property schedules, specific bequests, executor nominations, and registration with Sub-Registrar offices.
Family Trust Structuring
Establishing private discretionary and specific trusts for succession — trust deed drafting, trustee selection, beneficiary designation, and regulatory compliance.
Probate & Letters of Administration
Filing probate petitions and Letters of Administration before District Courts and High Courts — for both contested and uncontested estates, including NRI estates with Indian assets.
Succession & Legal Heir Certificates
Obtaining Succession Certificates and Legal Heir Certificates for movable assets — bank accounts, investments, insurance proceeds, and company shares.
NRI Estate Planning
Advising NRIs on estate planning for Indian assets — FEMA compliance on repatriation, cross-border succession structures, and representation before Indian courts for estate administration.
Testamentary Dispute Resolution
Contesting and defending Wills challenged on grounds of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, or fraud — before Civil Courts and High Courts across India.
Key Legislation
Estate planning or inheritance matter?
Get expert succession advisory — from Will drafting and family trusts to probate and dispute resolution.
Related Practice Areas
Matrimonial Disputes
Matrimonial property rights and inheritance claims from spouses often arise alongside estate disputes.
Real Estate
Property title due diligence and transfer documentation are key components of estate administration.
Civil Disputes
Partition suits and property inheritance disputes frequently require civil litigation alongside estate proceedings.