Practice Area 11 · CORE
Wills, Succession & Estate Planning
Securing generational wealth and family harmony through precise testamentary planning and probate representation.
Practice Overview
Advising on testamentary planning, preparation of wills and trust instruments, and representing parties in probate and succession matters.
Areas of Work
Services and Representation
Drafting and execution of wills, codicils, living wills and testamentary instruments
Petitions for probate of wills and letters of administration before the High Court at Calcutta
Succession certificate applications before competent civil courts
Family settlement agreements, partition deeds and release deeds among legal heirs
Creation, registration and administration of private family trusts and charitable trusts
Contested probate proceedings, caveat filings and testamentary suit litigation
Estate planning advisory for business families and high-net-worth individuals
Intestate succession advisory and claims determination under applicable personal laws
Relevant Laws and Regulations
Matters within this practice area are evaluated under primary enactments, rules, and statutory authorities including:
- Indian Succession Act, 1925
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956
- Indian Trusts Act, 1882
- Registration Act, 1908 and Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Connected Practical Deliverables
Related Operational Legal Services
Service 01
Notarial Services & Statutory Attestation
Notarial acts performed by a duly appointed notary within the scope of their authority and applicable law.
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Service 02
Property Due Diligence, Title Searches & Conveyancing
Comprehensive investigation of property title, preparation of search reports, vetting of development agreements, conveyance documentation, and municipal mutation representation.
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Legal Engagement
Inquire for Representation
Every legal engagement commences with a structured conflict check and factual evaluation.
H.N. Datta & Co. acts in adherence to Bar Council of India guidelines. Consultations are arranged strictly upon formal request.