Introduction The matter of a last will and testament occupies a special and significant place in the law because it gives people the freedom to decide how their belongings will

Introduction The doctrine of donatio mortis causa (DMC) occupies a unique space in succession law, positioned halfway between a gift and a testamentary bequest. Rooted in Roman law and preserved in English

Introduction In the construction of legal documents, such as wills and testaments, precision of language is paramount. However, ambiguous or vague terms are common in wills and testaments, which are

Introduction The doctrine of persona designata translates to “a person considered as an individual rather than as a member of a class”, according to Black’s Law dictionary. In the law of wills,

Introduction Acceleration means reducing the time gap between the present and when a certain event is supposed to happen. This doctrine, which pertains to wills and successions inasmuch as it

Introduction Wills form a foundational element of the Indian legal system, serving as a formal means through which individuals can direct the distribution and management of their estate after death.