Contents of a Will?

Though there is no specific format or manner in which the will must be written. However, an effective will contains the following elements.

1. Details of Maker: Details such as name, age, address, etc. to identify the maker.

2. Legal declaration: The declarations made by the maker in the will must be legal.

3. Intention: The will must clearly reflect the future intentions of the maker, i.e. how he wishes his property to be distributed amongst the beneficiaries.

4. Beneficiary details: The details such as name, age, address etc. to identify the beneficiaries.

5.  Execution after death: The will must capture the intention of the maker that he wants the will to be executed after his death.

6. Minors: In case, the maker wants to bestow any property upon a minor, he must also appoint a guardian who will take care of minor’s property after the death of the minor.

7. Executor: The maker should also appoint an executor of his will who will execute the will after the death of the maker.

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Key Deliverables - Will Registration

• Discussion time with the Lawyer for drafting/reviewing the Will document

• Review of the of the Will Document

• Multiple Iterations in the Document to incorporate your suggestions/changes in the most easy to intrepret way so that there should not be any ambiguity. 

• Registration service at the Local Sub Registrar Office to get the WILL registered for it legal enforcibility. 

• Lawyer's appointment for getting your WILL registered. 

Should you get your WILL registered?

Registering a will in India is not mandatory, but the additional layer of security and clarity it offers makes it a highly recommended legal step.

A) Reduced Risk of Tampering:

Once a will is registered, it is safely stored with the Registrar, reducing the risk of it being lost,  destroyed, or tampered with.

B) Clearer Interpretation:

 A registered will typically undergoes thorough scrutiny, which means that its terms are usually clear and unambiguous, reducing the scope for misinterpretation.

C) Official Record:

Registration provides an official government record of your will, making it easier to execute your  wishes as specified.

D) Deters Legal Challenges:

The act of registration itself can act as a deterrent to those who might challenge the will, as it is  generally assumed that a registered will has been prepared with due diligence.

E) Easy Retrieval:

In case the original will is lost, a copy can be easily obtained from the Registrar’s office if the will is  registered.

F)  Emotional Peace:

Last but not least, knowing that your assets will be distributed exactly as you wish can provide a  great deal of emotional peace of mind.