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Estate & Legacy Planning

Secure Your Legacy.
Across Generations,
Across Borders.

Comprehensive, institutional-grade estate planning — from Wills and Trusts to cross-border succession structures — for Indian residents, NRIs, HNIs, family businesses, and every family that cares about what they leave behind.

70+
Services Offered
5
Tailored Suites
12+
Jurisdictions Covered
100%
Compliance Driven
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Indian Succession Act Compliant
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FEMA & Cross-Border Ready
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Encrypted & Confidential
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Institutional Documentation
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Multi-Jurisdiction Expertise

Designed for Every Family's Needs

Whether you're a retired officer looking for a simple Will or a business family structuring multi-generational succession, there's a suite crafted for you.

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Retired Defence Officers
Specialised privileged Will provisions and defence-concession pricing with institutional quality.
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Salaried Professionals
Comprehensive Will, nominee alignment, and retirement succession planning for growing families.
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Non-Resident Indians
Cross-border estate planning, FEMA compliance, multi-jurisdiction Wills, and trust structuring.
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Entrepreneurs & CXOs
Business succession, family governance, share transfer planning, and trust-based wealth transfer.
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HNI & UHNI Families
Multi-generational architecture, global structuring, family office setup, and philanthropic legacy design.

Seven Domains of Estate Excellence

From foundational Wills to complex cross-border trusts and philanthropic legacy design — every facet of estate planning, covered with institutional rigour.

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Simple Will
Single-jurisdiction Will covering distribution to named beneficiaries with standard clauses for residuary estate, guardianship, and executor appointment.
Will Draft Executor Guidance Legal Review
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Comprehensive Will
Multi-asset, multi-beneficiary Will with conditional bequests, specific legacies, life interests, contingent beneficiaries, and detailed asset schedules.
Asset Schedule Will Draft Beneficiary Matrix Legal Review
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Mutual / Mirror Wills
Coordinated Wills for couples ensuring complementary distribution with survivorship clauses and common disaster provisions.
Paired Will Drafts Survivorship Clauses
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Privileged Will (Armed Forces)
Specialised drafting under Sections 65-67 of the Indian Succession Act for defence personnel, with deployment scenario provisions.
Privileged Will Draft Defence-Specific Clauses
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Digital Asset Annexure
Comprehensive schedule covering crypto holdings, digital wallets, social media, domain names, cloud storage, and digital subscriptions.
Digital Inventory Access Protocol Will Annexure
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Islamic Will (Wasiyyah)
Shariah-compliant Will drafting within the one-third limitation, Faraid distribution principles, and Waqf provisions.
Wasiyyah Draft Faraid Schedule Shariah Compliance
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Codicil & Will Updation
Amendment documents and periodic reviews for existing Wills — covering changed circumstances, new assets, or legislative amendments.
Codicil Draft Review Report
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Will Registration
End-to-end facilitation at Sub-Registrar offices including witness coordination, stamp duty computation, and filing.
Registration Filing Stamp Duty Computation Certified Copy
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Testamentary Trust Will
Will incorporating trust provisions for staggered distribution, minor beneficiaries, special needs, or spendthrift protections.
Trust-Embedded Will Distribution Schedule Trustee Guidelines
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Private Family Trust (Revocable)
Living trusts under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 with settlor-retained control, flexible asset scheduling, and beneficiary designation.
Trust DeedAsset ScheduleTrustee Advisory
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Private Family Trust (Irrevocable)
Permanent trust structures for asset protection, tax planning, and succession with protector provisions and detailed governance.
Irrevocable DeedProtector ProtocolTax Analysis
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Discretionary Trust
Trusts with trustee discretion on distribution quantum and timing, commonly used for family wealth preservation across generations.
Discretionary DeedDistribution Framework
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Business Succession Trust
Specialised structures for transferring business interests including share transfer mechanisms and management succession protocols.
Business Trust DeedShare Transfer PlanGovernance Framework
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Charitable / Public Trust
Formation under Bombay Public Trusts Act or equivalent state legislation with 80G/12A registration advisory for philanthropic objectives.
Public Trust Deed80G/12A Advisory
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Special Needs Trust
Trust designed for beneficiaries with disabilities ensuring government benefit preservation and long-term care provisions under RPWD Act, 2016.
Special Needs DeedCare ProtocolBenefit Mapping
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NRI Trust Structuring
Cross-border trust formation with FEMA compliance, DTAA applicability, FATCA/CRS reporting, and multi-jurisdiction trustee arrangements.
Cross-Border DeedFEMA ComplianceReporting Framework
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Trust Review & Administration
Audit and restructuring of existing trust deeds, plus ongoing guidance on fiduciary obligations, record-keeping, and compliance.
Trust Audit ReportCompliance CalendarAnnual Advisory
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Family Business Succession
Comprehensive plan covering leadership transition, ownership transfer, buy-in/buy-out structures, family governance, and conflict resolution.
Succession BlueprintGovernance CharterTransition Timeline
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Professional Management Transition
Advisory on transitioning from family management to professional leadership including board constitution and family office setup.
Transition PlanBoard Framework
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Share Transfer & Corporate Succession
Advisory on private company share transfers including stamp duty optimisation, shareholder agreements, and drag-along/tag-along provisions.
Transfer RoadmapSHA ReviewStamp Duty Analysis
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Family Constitution / Charter
Governance documents establishing decision-making protocols, family council structure, employment policies, and conflict resolution procedures.
Family ConstitutionCouncil ProtocolsGovernance Manual
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Partnership & LLP Succession
Succession planning for partnership firms and LLPs including deed amendments, profit-sharing restructuring, and partner transitions.
Amended DeedTransition Plan
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Agricultural Land Succession
Specialised advisory considering state-specific tenancy laws, ceiling acts, and revenue records mutation procedures.
Land MappingMutation Roadmap
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Intellectual Property Succession
Planning for transfer of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other intangible assets.
IP InventoryTransfer ProtocolValuation Guidance
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Multi-Jurisdiction Will Planning
Coordinated Will strategies across India, USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, Canada, Australia and other jurisdictions to avoid probate conflicts.
Jurisdiction MapCoordinated WillsConflict Analysis
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FEMA Compliance Advisory
Assessment of foreign exchange regulations impacting estate planning, LRS limits, NRO/NRE succession, and FEMA-compliant restructuring.
FEMA Audit ReportCompliance Roadmap
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US Estate & Gift Tax Planning
Advisory for US-connected persons on federal estate tax exposure, marital deduction strategies, and QDOT structures.
US Tax AnalysisMitigation StrategyQDOT Advisory
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UK Inheritance Tax Planning
Advisory on UK domicile status, IHT exposure, potentially exempt transfers, and trust-based mitigation strategies.
Domicile AssessmentIHT AnalysisPET Strategy
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UAE & GCC Estate Planning
Succession planning under UAE personal status laws, DIFC Wills Service Centre registration, and Sharia-compliant structuring.
DIFC WillUAE Structure Plan
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DTAA Analysis & Tax Treaty
Jurisdiction-specific analysis of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements for inheritance and gift tax implications across countries.
DTAA MatrixTreaty Strategy
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Foreign Trust Reporting
Advisory on FATCA, CRS, foreign trust disclosure obligations under Indian IT Act, and overseas reporting requirements.
Reporting ChecklistFATCA/CRS Framework
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Immigration-Linked Planning
Coordinated planning for families undergoing immigration transitions (OCI to PR to citizenship) with evolving tax exposures.
Transition PlanTax Exposure Map
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Repatriation & Asset Localisation
Cross-border asset consolidation, repatriation planning, and localisation strategies for tax efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Repatriation RoadmapTax Efficiency Plan
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Estate Tax Impact Analysis
Comprehensive modelling of current and potential estate/inheritance tax exposure across all applicable jurisdictions.
Tax Impact ReportScenario Modelling
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Gift Tax Planning
Strategic gifting plans under Section 56(2)(x) of the IT Act, utilising exempt categories with gift deed drafting and valuation protocols.
Gift StrategyGift Deed DraftsValuation Report
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Capital Gains Optimisation
Pre-mortem and post-mortem capital gains tax optimisation for real estate, securities, and business interests.
CG AnalysisOptimisation Plan
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Insurance Integration
Integration of life insurance into estate plans for liquidity provisioning, estate equalisation, and tax-efficient transfers.
Insurance MappingIntegration Plan
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Nominee vs. Legal Heir Audit
Comprehensive audit across bank accounts, demat, insurance, mutual funds, and FDs — reconciling nominations with Will provisions.
Nomination AuditRectification ReportAction Checklist
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Stamp Duty Optimisation
State-wise analysis of stamp duty implications for property transfers, trust settlements, and gift deeds with cost-saving strategies.
State-Wise AnalysisSavings Strategy
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HUF Planning
Formation, management, and dissolution advisory for Hindu Undivided Families, including partition deeds and HUF succession.
HUF AssessmentPartition Deed
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Retirement Corpus Succession
Planning for EPF, PPF, NPS, gratuity, superannuation, and pension fund nominations and succession frameworks.
Corpus MappingNomination Alignment
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Power of Attorney
General and specific POA drafting for asset management during incapacity, including NRI-specific requirements and apostille guidance.
POA DraftAttestation Guide
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Advance Medical Directive
Healthcare directive compliant with Supreme Court guidelines under Common Cause v. Union of India (2018).
Living Will DraftSC Compliance
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Guardianship Designation
Legal documentation for guardianship of minor children and mentally incapacitated dependents with contingency provisions.
Guardianship DeedCare Protocol
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Succession Certificate
Documentation support for obtaining Succession Certificates under the Indian Succession Act from competent courts.
Application DraftsCourt Facilitation
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Probate Facilitation
Guidance on probate requirements (mandatory in Maharashtra, West Bengal, etc.), documentation preparation, and counsel liaison.
Probate DocumentsLegal Coordination
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Letter of Wishes
Non-binding guidance documents for trustees and executors on the settlor/testator's intent regarding discretionary matters.
Letter DraftIntent Documentation
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Family Memorandum
Comprehensive dossier of assets, liabilities, advisors, key contacts, digital access, and critical documents for executors and heirs.
Emergency DossierAsset DirectoryContact Registry
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Asset Inventory & Valuation
Systematic cataloguing and valuation of all asset classes — real estate, financial, business interests, personal property, and intangibles.
Asset RegisterValuation Summary
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Philanthropic Strategy
Structured charitable giving including cause identification, vehicle selection (trust, Section 8 company), and impact measurement.
Philanthropy BlueprintImpact Framework
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Section 8 Company
Establishment of not-for-profit companies under Companies Act, 2013 for structured philanthropic and social activities.
IncorporationGovernance Docs
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Ethical Will / Legacy Letter
Non-legal document capturing family values, life lessons, personal philosophies, and wishes for future generations.
Legacy LetterValues Document
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Family Legacy Governance
Establishment of legacy councils, intergenerational mentorship programmes, and family legacy documentation for continuity.
Legacy CharterCouncil Framework
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Endowment & Scholarship
Structuring of perpetual endowments for educational, research, or community development with sustainability frameworks.
Endowment DeedSustainability Plan
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CSR Integration Advisory
Alignment of personal philanthropic objectives with corporate CSR obligations under Section 135 of the Companies Act.
CSR Alignment ReportDual-Purpose Strategy

Choose Your Suite

Five institutionally designed suites — from essential Will planning to comprehensive multi-generational legacy architecture. Every suite includes Finogent-branded documentation, compliance, and dedicated advisory.

Tier 1 — Essential
TESTAMENT
Foundational Will & nomination planning for every family
₹15,000 – ₹25,000
One-time engagement fee
  • Comprehensive Will drafting & review
  • Privileged Will (Armed Forces, where applicable)
  • Digital Asset Annexure
  • Nominee vs. Legal Heir audit
  • Retirement corpus nomination alignment
  • Insurance nomination review
  • Family Memorandum & emergency dossier
  • Power of Attorney (1 General POA)
  • Will Registration assistance
  • 1 annual review session (30 mins)
Get Started →
Tier 2 — Core
HERITAGE
Complete estate structuring for growing families & professionals
₹45,000 – ₹75,000
One-time engagement fee
  • Comprehensive / Mutual Wills for couples
  • Digital Asset Annexure
  • Full Nominee vs. Legal Heir audit & rectification roadmap
  • Gift tax planning advisory
  • HUF assessment & planning
  • Insurance-based estate review
  • Retirement corpus succession planning
  • General + Specific POA
  • Advance Medical Directive / Living Will
  • Asset inventory & basic valuation
  • Will Registration assistance
  • 2 annual review sessions (45 mins each)
Get Started →
Tier 4 — Elite
DYNASTY
Multi-entity succession & cross-border structuring for HNIs
₹5,00,000 – ₹15,00,000
One-time + Optional retainer ₹2L–5L p.a.
  • Everything in COVENANT, plus:
  • Up to 3 trust formations (family, business, charitable)
  • Comprehensive business succession & governance
  • Multi-jurisdiction Will coordination (2 jurisdictions)
  • Cross-border estate tax analysis (DTAA-based)
  • US / UK / UAE in-depth tax advisory
  • Corporate succession (up to 3 entities)
  • FEMA compliance restructuring
  • Philanthropic strategy (basic)
  • Immigration-linked estate assessment
  • Monthly reviews + Senior Partner involvement
  • 48-hour priority response
Request Proposal →
Tier 5 — Institutional
PERPETUITY
Multi-generational global architecture for UHNI & family offices
₹20,00,000+
Custom-quoted + Retainer ₹5L–20L p.a.
  • Everything in DYNASTY, plus:
  • Unlimited trust formations & restructuring
  • Global estate planning (unlimited jurisdictions)
  • Multi-country tax structuring (US, UK, UAE, SG+)
  • FATCA/CRS compliance framework
  • Family office setup advisory
  • Professional management transition
  • Full philanthropic strategy + Section 8 / Endowment
  • Family legacy governance programme
  • Partner-led dedicated team
  • Bi-weekly check-ins + on-demand access
  • Annual family strategy retreat facilitation
  • Board-presentation-ready documentation
  • 24-hour priority response
Request Bespoke Proposal →
Will Services
Wills & Registration
Standalone Will drafting, codicils, and registration
₹3,000 – ₹2,00,000
Varies by type & complexity
  • Simple Will: ₹5K–50K
  • Comprehensive Will: ₹10K–1.5L
  • Mutual/Mirror Wills: ₹8K–1L
  • Privileged Will (Defence): ₹3K–7K
  • Codicil Drafting: ₹3K–30K
  • Will Registration: ₹3K–15K
  • Digital Asset Annexure: ₹2K–25K
  • Islamic Will (Wasiyyah): ₹7K–75K
  • Testamentary Trust Will: ₹15K–2L
Get Quote →
Trust Services
Trust Formation
All trust types — revocable, irrevocable, NRI, special needs
₹40,000 – ₹15,00,000
Varies by structure & jurisdiction
  • Private Trust (Revocable): ₹50K–5L
  • Private Trust (Irrevocable): ₹75K–7.5L
  • Discretionary Trust: ₹60K–6L
  • Business Succession Trust: ₹1L–10L
  • Charitable/Public Trust: ₹40K–3L
  • Special Needs Trust: ₹40K–3L
  • NRI Trust Structuring: ₹1.5L–15L
  • Trust Review: ₹30K–3L
  • Trust Administration (Annual): ₹25K–5L p.a.
Get Quote →
Cross-Border & Succession
Global & Business
Multi-jurisdiction planning, succession, and tax integration
₹7,500 – ₹25,00,000
Scope-dependent
  • Multi-Jurisdiction Wills: ₹75K–5L
  • US Estate Tax Planning: ₹1L–7.5L
  • UK IHT Planning: ₹1L–6L
  • UAE/GCC Planning: ₹75K–4L
  • FEMA Advisory: ₹50K–3L
  • DTAA/Tax Treaty: ₹75K–5L
  • Business Succession: ₹1.5L–25L
  • Family Constitution: ₹75K–10L
  • Nominee Audit: ₹7.5K–50K
Get Quote →
Note: All fees are exclusive of GST (18%) and government disbursements (stamp duty, registration fees, court fees, apostille charges). EMI options available on select suites. Defence & Senior Citizen concessions applicable.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

A detailed view of what's included in each suite to help you choose the right level of coverage.

Feature / Deliverable TESTAMENT HERITAGE COVENANT DYNASTY PERPETUITY
WILL & DOCUMENTATION
Comprehensive Will Drafting
Mutual / Mirror Wills (Couples)
Digital Asset Annexure
Will Registration Assistance
Power of Attorney1 GeneralGeneral + SpecificMultipleUnlimitedUnlimited
Advance Medical Directive
Family Memorandum / Dossier
Letter of Wishes
Ethical Will / Legacy Letter
TRUST & SUCCESSION
Private Family Trust1 TrustUp to 3Unlimited
Testamentary Trust Will
Business Succession Planning1 Entity3 EntitiesUnlimited
Family Constitution / CharterBasicDetailedComprehensive
Corporate Succession / Share TransferUp to 3Unlimited
Philanthropic StrategyBasicFull + Entity Formation
TAX & FINANCIAL INTEGRATION
Nominee vs. Legal Heir Audit
Retirement Corpus Planning
Insurance Integration ReviewNomination Only
Gift Tax Planning
Capital Gains Optimisation
Stamp Duty Optimisation
HUF Planning
CROSS-BORDER & NRI
NRI / Cross-Border Assessment1 Jurisdiction2 JurisdictionsUnlimited
FEMA Compliance AdvisoryFull RestructuringFull Restructuring
US / UK / UAE Tax Advisory1 JurisdictionAll Jurisdictions
DTAA / Tax Treaty Analysis
FATCA / CRS Framework
Immigration-Linked Planning
SERVICE DELIVERY
Delivery Timeline15–20 days20–30 days45–60 days90–120 days6–12 months
Review Frequency1× Annual2× AnnualQuarterlyMonthlyBi-weekly + On-demand
Dedicated Relationship Manager
Senior Partner InvolvementPartner-Led Team
Priority ResponseStandardStandardStandard48-hour24-hour
EMI Payment Options3 months6 monthsCustomMilestone-basedCustom

Concessions & Benefits

Making institutional-grade estate planning accessible through targeted concession programmes.

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Defence Forces Honour
Flat 25% off TESTAMENT Suite and all Will services. 15% off HERITAGE Suite. Free annual review for life. Priority processing for active-duty personnel.
Up to 25% Discount
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Senior Citizen Concession
10% discount on TESTAMENT and HERITAGE suites for clients aged 65+. Complimentary home/virtual consultation for clients aged 75+.
10% Discount (65+)
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Family Bundle
10% off for 2 family members, 15% for 3+, and 20% for intergenerational planning when parents and adult children engage simultaneously.
Up to 20% Savings
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Referral Programme
Referring client receives 15% off next engagement. Referred client gets 10% off first engagement. Institutional referral pricing available.
15% Referral Reward

Seven Phases to a Secure Legacy

Every engagement follows a structured, institutionally rigorous lifecycle — ensuring quality, compliance, and peace of mind at every step.

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Discovery & Onboarding
Initial consultation, KYC/AML compliance, engagement letter execution, and comprehensive fact-finding through the Finogent Estate Planning Questionnaire.
2
Analysis & Strategy
Asset inventory compilation, tax position analysis, legal framework assessment, jurisdiction mapping, and strategy development. MoM documented for every interaction.
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Draft Preparation
Preparation of all draft documents — Wills, trust deeds, POAs, succession plans, and advisory reports — in Finogent-branded institutional format.
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Client Review & Iteration
Structured review sessions incorporating your feedback, resolving queries, and refining documents. Up to 2 revision rounds included in suite pricing.
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Legal Review & Compliance
Internal legal review, compliance sign-off, and external legal counsel review where applicable across all relevant jurisdictions.
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Execution & Registration
Will registration, trust registration, POA notarisation/attestation, and execution of all documents with proper witnessing.
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Handover & Ongoing Management
Final documentation in branded portfolio, secure digital backup, annual review cycle onboarding, and retainer commencement if applicable.
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Indian Succession Act &
Hindu Succession Act
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Indian Trusts Act, 1882
& State Trust Acts
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FEMA 1999 &
RBI Master Directions
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Income Tax Act, 1961
& DTAA Treaties
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FATCA & CRS
Compliance
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IT Act 2000
Data Protection
Ready to Secure Your Legacy?

Begin with a complimentary 30-minute discovery consultation. Our estate planning advisors will assess your needs and recommend the right suite for your family.