Anshul Dutt & Co.
Family, Succession & Private Client
Practice Area · 03

Family, Succession & Private Client

Matrimonial disputes, guardianship and custody, wills and estate planning, succession certificates, and private-client advice for NRI and cross-border families.

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Overview

Family and succession matters are rarely only legal problems — they sit alongside difficult personal circumstances, and the firm’s approach is to combine clear procedural advice with practical, discreet handling of sensitive family situations. The practice spans contested matrimonial litigation, guardianship and custody, estate planning during a client’s lifetime, and succession once it becomes necessary, including matters with an NRI or cross-border dimension.

What this covers

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Family, Matrimonial & Custody (Divorce, Maintenance, DV, RCR)

Representation in matrimonial proceedings including divorce (contested and mutual consent), maintenance and alimony, protection and residence orders under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and restitution of conjugal rights.

For example: Filing a mutual consent divorce petition and negotiating a maintenance and asset-settlement arrangement between the parties.
02

Guardianship & Child Custody

Applications concerning guardianship and custody of minor children under the Guardians and Wards Act and personal laws, including interim custody, visitation arrangements and, where relevant, cross-border custody issues.

For example: Seeking an interim custody and visitation order for a parent during the pendency of divorce proceedings.
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Estates, Trusts & Private Client (Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning)

Drafting of wills and family settlement deeds, structuring of private trusts for succession and asset protection, and broader estate-planning advice for individuals and families looking to organise their affairs during their lifetime.

For example: Structuring a private family trust to hold and eventually distribute property across three generations of a family.
04

Succession & Inheritance Certificates (Probate, Letters of Administration)

Applications for probate of a will, letters of administration where a person dies intestate, and succession certificates to enable heirs to deal with a deceased person’s assets, debts and securities.

For example: Applying for a succession certificate on behalf of legal heirs to enable transfer of a deceased relative’s bank deposits.
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NRI & Cross-Border Private Client

Advice for non-resident and overseas clients on inheritance, property and matrimonial matters with an India connection, including coordination with foreign counsel, powers of attorney, and compliance with FEMA where cross-border assets are involved.

For example: Advising an NRI client on the process for inheriting and eventually selling ancestral property in India.

Related practice areas

Real Estate & PropertyDispute Resolution & ArbitrationPro Bono & Legal Aid

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