“All that lives must die, passing through nature to eternity.” (William Shakespeare, in Hamlet) Master’s Office records suggest that less than a third of us leave behind a will when
Category: Succession Law
Devolution of Estates:
The law of succession prescribes the rules for how a deceased person’s assets (estate) are transferred to beneficiaries after death.
Identification of Beneficiaries:
It identifies who is entitled to inherit and the extent of their inheritance.
Rights and Duties:
It also determines the various rights and duties of those involved, including beneficiaries and creditors.