Misuse of guardianship power is punishable under sections of IPC

Besides choosing guardians carefully, parents should put in additional layers of oversight

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PM CARES Fund | children | parents

Bindisha Sarang  |  Mumbai 

Children who have lost both their parents to the pandemic will receive Rs 10 lakh from the PM CARES Fund. They may also receive additional aid from their state governments.

While assistance from the government will help, one question these children face is whether they will inherit their parents’ property without hassles, and will be cared for properly by their guardians. When a Will exists The existence of a Will smoothens the inheritance process. Says Kirat Singh Nagra, partner, DSK Legal: “It ensures that the beneficiaries named in it — including orphaned ...

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First Published: Tue, June 08 2021. 06:10 IST
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