Who inherits your wealth if you don’t leave a will? Does your nominee automatically become the owner of your bank accounts, investments, and property? Can a will still be challenged in court?
These are some of the biggest misconceptions around inheritance in India. In this episode of Money Wise, Varghese Thomas, Partner at JSA Advocates and Solicitors breaks down everything you need to know about wills, nominees, probate, legal heir certificates, and succession laws. The conversation explains what happens when someone dies without a will, how assets are transferred, the difference between a nominee and a legal heir, and the steps you can take today to prevent future family disputes.
Varghese Thomas is a Partner and Executive Committee member at JSA, with over 25 years of experience in dispute resolution, investigations, and white-collar litigation. He regularly represents clients in complex arbitrations, shareholder disputes, regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation across courts and tribunals in India.