In a country where property and family often intertwine emotionally and financially, Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has issued a timely reminder: make a will before it’s too late. In a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter), Kaushik underscored how failing to plan inheritance can turn even the closest families into adversaries.
“We all work hard to build wealth. But without a valid and updated will, even the strongest families can face disputes,” Kaushik wrote. “Clarity prevents conflict. A will lets you decide who gets what, when, and how. It’s about fairness — but also about protecting family harmony.” Advertisement
Kaushik explained that Indian inheritance laws vary widely across religions — from the Hindu Succession Act and Indian Succession Act to Muslim personal laws — meaning