nandu (Teacher) 13 January 2020

Bequests to wife an dchildren

1: Is a person required legally to leave a legacy to his wife. If yes, is there any minimum % limit set for such legacy to be left in his WILL?
2: Is a person required legally to leave a part of his Estate for his children in his WILL?
3: Can a person bequeath all the property in Charity?

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This discussion clarifies whether individuals are legally obligated to leave a portion of their estate to their spouse or children in their will. It confirms that a person is generally free to bequeath their self-earned property entirely to charity, with no legal requirement to provide for dependants. For specific legal advice, it's recommended to consult with a legal professional.

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SHIRISH PAWAR, 7738990900 (Advocate) 13 January 2020

Dear sir,

Any person can bequest enitre self earned property to charity. There is no law that person should leave his property to wife an children.

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