A Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court of India concerned a family estate dispute worth over ₹41,000 crore, arising from a rejected maintenance claim. The Court examined whether a widow daughter-in-law who becomes a widow after the death of her father-in-law can claim maintenance from his estate under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. Upholding the High Court, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 21 includes any widow of a son as a dependant, regardless of timing. A widow unable to maintain herself is entitled to maintenance……
High Stake Property/Estate Disputes
Resolving Complex Estate Legacy Conflicts with Strategic Legal Insight and Compassionate Advocacy
High Stake Family Estate Disputes in India, Estate Dispute Lawyers
High stake family estate disputes are as much about judgment as resolution. At Foresight Law Offices, we advise families, trustees, and stakeholders on estate disputes grounded in legal clarity. Our team in India brings strategic clarity, dispute resolution insight, and judgment to every matter, helping clients preserve legacy, manage conflict, and protect interests.
Estate conflicts often arise at the intersection of emotion, legacy, and significant financial value. Whether involving closely held businesses, inter generational wealth, or complex asset structures, these disputes demand not only technical legal expertise but also sensitivity to family dynamics. We approach each mandate with discretion and strategic foresight, balancing assertive representation with solutions that aim to protect long term relationships and reputational interests.
Our practice is built on a deep understanding of succession laws, fiduciary obligations, and the evolving jurisprudence around wills, trusts, and inheritance rights in India. From pre dispute advisory and estate structuring to high value courtroom litigation, we provide end to end counsel tailored to the unique complexities of each family’s legacy. Our objective is clear: to deliver legally sound, commercially practical outcomes that safeguard both wealth and dignity across generations.
Area of Expertise
Services We Offer
Estate Structuring and Succession Planning
We advise families and stakeholders on estate structuring, succession frameworks, and wealth transition strategies to ensure orderly transfer and long term asset protection.
Will and Trust Disputes
Our practice covers contested wills, trust disputes, and challenges to testamentary instruments, with focused legal strategy and effective dispute resolution.
Family Settlement and Partition matters
We assist in negotiating and documenting family settlements and partition arrangements, aiming to resolve disputes while preserving value and relationships.
Articles & Quotes
Geeta Shrma [Daughter-in-law] was represented in the Supreme Court of India by Senior Advocate Vikas Singh and a team from Foresight Law Offices comprising founder and managing partner Varun Singh, senior associate Alankriti Dwivedi, and associate Somesa Gupta.
Geeta Shrma [Daughter-in-law] was represented in the Supreme Court of India by Senior Advocate Vikas Singh and a team from Foresight Law Offices comprising founder and managing partner Varun Singh, senior associate Alankriti Dwivedi, and associate Somesa Gupta.
Satula Devi was represented in the high court by Senior Advocate Vikas Singh and and a team from Foresight Law […]
“The law expects the will should state clear reasons for excluding a legal heir. If no reasons are provided, it […]
The NDTV Profit article discusses how the Enemy Property Act, especially after its 2017 amendment, has led to contentious outcomes […]
Key Deals & Landmark Matters in High Stake Property/Estate Disputes
TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd. vs. Bureau of Indian Standards
TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd. vs. Bureau of Indian Standards
A petition before the Delhi High Court concerned the guardianship of a senior public figure suffering from severe dementia, involving family assets exceeding ₹41,000 crore. Serious concerns were raised regarding control over his person and property, lack of transparency, and potential misuse of assets, prompting the Court to intervene for independent supervision to safeguard his welfare and estate.
TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd. vs. Bureau of Indian Standards
Ms. Priya Monga, through her power of attorney holder, filed a detailed representation before the Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana, seeking cancellation of License No. LC-223 granted for development of “Sushant Lok-III,” Sector-57, Gurugram. The challenge was based on fraudulent misrepresentation and defective title, as the developers concealed settled ownership disputes despite final civil court decrees and dismissal of their SLP by the Supreme Court.