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……
Succession and Estate Planning
Preserving Wealth, Protecting Legacies, Enabling Transitions
At Foresight Law Offices, our Succession and Estate Planning practice advises individuals, families, and trustees on structuring estate plans, resolving succession disputes, and ensuring seamless intergenerational transfer of assets with legal certainty and tax efficiency.
Services We Offer
Wills & Testamentary Documentation
- Drafting wills, codicils, and testamentary instruments across personal law frameworks
- Ensuring enforceability, clarity of intent, and succession law compliance
- Probate and letters of administration before competent courts
Intestate Succession & Legal Heirship
- Advisory on succession rights under personal and codified succession laws
- Establishing legal heirship and obtaining succession certificates
- Intestate estate administration across different legal frameworks
Trusts & Wealth Structures
- Structuring private trusts for wealth preservation and succession planning
- Trust deed drafting, trustee obligations, and beneficiary arrangements
- Compliance with trust law and applicable taxation requirements
Family Settlements & Dispute Resolution
- Negotiation and documentation of family settlement agreements
- Resolving disputes over jointly held assets, business interests, and ancestral property
- Representing heirs and beneficiaries in will contests and succession litigation
Business Succession & Governance
- Succession structures ensuring continuity of management and ownership
- Succession agreements, shareholder arrangements, and family enterprise governance
- Advisory to promoters on ownership transition and intergenerational planning
NRI & Cross-Border Estate Planning
- Succession planning for non-resident Indians and families with cross-border assets
- Repatriation of assets and foreign exchange compliance
- Coordination of estate plans across multiple jurisdictions
Guardianship & Philanthropic Structures
- Legal guardianship arrangements and court proceedings for minor beneficiaries
- Protection of minors’ inheritance rights and financial interests
- Establishing charitable trusts, endowments, and philanthropic arrangements
Area of Expertise
Key Deals & Landmark Matters in Corporate Law
Kanchana Rai v. Geeta Sharma & Ors.
Kanchana Rai v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
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.
M/s S.J. Towers And Developers Pvt. Ltd. vs. Santosh & Ors.
A detailed representation was filed before the Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana, seeking cancellation of a development licence for Sushant Lok III in Gurugram. The challenge alleged fraudulent misrepresentation and defective title, highlighting concealment of settled ownership disputes despite final civil court decrees and dismissal of the developers’ Special Leave Petition by the Supreme Court.
Events
Public Interest Litigation – Right to Safe Travel under Article 21
Advocate Varun Singh was associated with a Public Interest Litigation filed in Saran district, Bihar, advocating for the issuance of a tender for a greenfield airport. The petition framed safe travel as an integral component of the right to life
Azadi with Safety – Almawakening Foundation
An initiative focused on freedom anchored in safety, awareness, and confidence. Advocate Varun Singh participated alongside distinguished guests including Deepa Malik and Kailash Choudhary, supporting dialogue on safety and empowerment.
AMCHAM’s conference on ‘IT Legal Framework: U.S.–India Partnership’
The conference brought together policymakers, legal practitioners, financial institutions, and technology leaders to examine the evolving IT and payments regulatory landscape within the U.S.–India partnership. Discussions focused on digital payments regulation, data governance, and the challenges facing global payment networks,
Media Coverage
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, legal strategy is no longer confined to courtrooms or crisis management. From data protection and fintech regulation to succession planning and corporate governance, legal frameworks increasingly shape how businesses grow, innovate, and protect enterprise value.
In an interaction with Finance Outlook, Varun Singh, Founder & Managing Partner, Foresight Law Offices India, explains that proper succession planning is very essential to high-net-worth families.
A nominee in a bank account or fixed deposit is essentially a custodian appointed by the depositor to receive the funds upon the account holder's death. If no nominee has been registered for the
In this 'Leading Questions' section, Varun Singh delves into whether the registration of Wills is enough, the factors considered while testing the validity of Wills and more.
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has set aside an order by a Single Judge that had rejected […]
The ongoing dispute among the late Sunjay Kapur’s family members over their shares in his estate has turned the focus on the importance of succession planning. The widely-reported saga offers stark warnings on succession rights and validity of wills, particularly in the case of blended families.