Assets of a deceased widow go to her in-laws or parents? Know why making a Will is more important for a woman | The Economic Times

India is perhaps the epicentre of succession nightmares. Our legislation is largely male-centric, and women often find themselves battling cultural biases. The country has a long way to go when it comes to justified estate planning for women. There is more likelihood that in the absence of a Will, a woman's assets will fall in the hands of people whom she never intended to.