My Own Way

A recent inheritance case involving the untimely passing of multinational industrialist and billionaire, Sanjay Kapur, has brought renewed attention to the importance of timely will creation and thoughtful legacy planning. He passed away at a relatively young age. Although a will was in place, his children have filed a case of forgery against his widow, claiming the document was fraudulent. At a time when the family should be grieving and finding strength in each other, they find themselves entangled in a complex legal dispute. While no one likes to dwell on life’s uncertainties, the reality is that time can be unpredictable. Preparing for it isn’t about being grim, but it’s about being responsible and ensuring clarity for those we leave behind. When it comes to planning our financial future, most of us take the predictable steps: saving, investing, and insuring. A few will write a will, and even fewer will take action to ensure their loved ones have seamless access to their financial ...