A Will is a legal declaration of a person’s intention regarding the distribution of their property after death.

Any person of sound mind who is legally competent may make a Will, subject to applicable personal laws.

Wills are governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925 and, where applicable, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

No. This platform does not apply to cases that fall outside the ambit of the Hindu Succession Act or the Indian Succession Act.

A valid Will must reflect free intention i.e. must be voluntary, be properly executed, i.e. the testator must be of sound mind; must be signed by two witnesses; and comply with applicable legal requirements.

No. Registration of a Will is optional under Indian law.

If a Will is registered, any Will or codicil created subsequent to that will must also be registered to be considered valid. Users should consider this carefully before opting for registration.

A codicil is a document that amends or adds to the existing will without replacing the will completely.

Yes. A Will can be modified or revoked at any time during the testator’s lifetime, subject to legal requirements.

Yes, a primary executor is required. An alternate executor is optional but advisable, where feasible.

No. This platform provides structured document preparation assistance only and does not create a lawyer-client relationship.

Information is retained only for a limited period (typically 3 days, as applicable) for document preparation purposes.

You should review the draft carefully and follow the execution requirements explained in the “Instructions” page.