New Delhi, March 26 -- When it comes to estate or succession planning, ensuring clarity of words and intent in the legal document is key to preventing complications for your heir(s) when it is executed.

Today, we will discuss the difference between legal heirs and nominees, especially when it comes to inheritance, and how timely planning can help eliminate hurdles for your family in case of sudden death.

Under Indian law, those considered legal heirs include the deceased's spouse, children, and parents. If the deceased has no immediate relatives, their grandchildren will be considered the legal heirs; if there are no grandchildren, the deceased's sibling(s) will be considered the legal heirs.

Notably, in the absence of a will, a legal ...