No, Notarization or Registration of a Will is Not Mandatory under Indian Law.But both are optional legal steps that can help reduce disputes and strengthen the Will’s authenticity. Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925: It lays down only three mandatory conditions for a valid Will: It must bRead more
No, Notarization or Registration of a Will is Not Mandatory under Indian Law.But both are optional legal steps that can help reduce disputes and strengthen the Will’s authenticity.
Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925:
It lays down only three mandatory conditions for a valid Will:
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It must be in writing.
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Signed by the testator.
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Attested by two or more witnesses.
Also, Section 18(e) of the Registration Act, 1908 says that
See less“The registration of a Will is optional.”
Hi You can mention ancestral property in your Will only to the extent of your own share.You cannot will the entire ancestral property if it belongs to a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) or is undivided. To avoid future disputes: Clearly state in the Will whether the property is self-acquired or ancestraRead more
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You can mention ancestral property in your Will only to the extent of your own share.
You cannot will the entire ancestral property if it belongs to a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) or is undivided.
To avoid future disputes:
Clearly state in the Will whether the property is self-acquired or ancestral.
If it is ancestral and you are bequeathing only your share, mention it specifically.
You may include a declaration in your Will like: