Estate Planning

A will that holds up in more than one country.

Succession law, nomination rules and Power of Attorney work differently in India than where you live now. We make sure your estate plan agrees with both.

Succession, without the cross-border ambiguity

An NRI's estate is rarely simple: Indian property, foreign bank accounts, investments held in more than one country, and heirs who may themselves live somewhere else entirely. A single-country will, or none at all, leaves gaps that surface exactly when a family can least afford them.

We structure wills, nominations and Power of Attorney arrangements that are explicit about which assets they cover and which law governs them, so a transfer to your heirs doesn't stall in probate on either side.


What's included

  • Cross-border will structuring — coordinating an Indian will with any will or estate document in your country of residence.
  • Nomination and succession review — clarifying how nomination interacts with legal succession for bank, demat and insurance holdings.
  • Power of Attorney setup — arranging POAs so property and banking matters in India can be handled without your physical presence.
  • Heir transfer planning — mapping out how Indian assets will pass to heirs who live outside India.

Who this is for

  • NRIs who own property, bank accounts or investments in India but have never written a will.
  • Anyone whose heirs live in a different country from where the assets are held.
  • Clients acting as, or naming, a Power of Attorney across borders.
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Common Questions

Estate Planning FAQs

Do I need a separate will for my Indian assets?

In most cases, yes — a will drafted abroad may not adequately address Indian succession law or asset-specific requirements. We coordinate the two so they don't contradict each other.

Is a nominee on my bank account the same as an heir?

No. A nominee typically holds assets in trust for the legal heirs under succession law; nomination alone doesn't override a will or override succession rules. This is one of the most common points of confusion we resolve.

Can I grant Power of Attorney from abroad?

Yes, through your local Indian consulate or embassy, though the document must meet specific format and attestation requirements to be valid in India.

What happens to my Indian property if I have no will?

It passes according to the succession law applicable to your religion and personal status, which may not match your actual wishes — this is precisely the gap a will closes.

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Other services clients pair with this.

01

Retirement Planning

Building a retirement income that holds its value whether you settle in Kochi, Toronto or Dubai.

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02

Wealth Creation

FEMA-compliant portfolios across equity, funds and property, diversified by goal and by geography.

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03

Insurance

Life and health cover that recognises your NRI status instead of working against it.

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04

Taxation

Residential status, DTAA relief and clean filing across every country you owe tax in.

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