Probate Not Necessary For Wills Executed By Indian Christians And Muhammadans After State Amendment To Indian Succession Act: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Monday (January 6) reaffirmed a significant legal point regarding the rights of an executor over a deceased’s estate, especially when dealing with the Wills of Muhammadans or Indian Christians. In a case involving the late Fr. George Valiaveetil, an Indian Christian, the Court reiterated that an executor does not need to obtain a probate to establish their rights over a Will under certain circumstances, thanks…