New Delhi, March 26 -- When it comes to estate planning or succession planning, ensuring clarity of word and intent in the legal document is key to ensuring that your heir(s) do not face any complications 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 as legal heir include the spouse, children and parents of the deceased. In case the deceased does not have immediate relatives, their grandchildren will be considered as the legal heir; and if there are no grandchild(ren) then the sibling(s) of the deceased as considered as legal ...