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Inheritance planning is important for everyone, regardless of their marital status. However, it is especially important for single people, as they do not have a spouse or other family members to help them make decisions about their assets after their death.

In June 2023, the Madras High Court ruled that a homemaker wife is entitled to an equal share in her husband’s self-acquired property. The court’s ruling was based on the principle that a wife’s contribution to the household, such as taking care of the children and running the home, is just as valuable as the husband’s contribution to the family’s income.