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ARTICLE · 02 JANUARY 2023

Types Of Willls In India And Their Essential Features

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Such Wills are also executed in accordance with the conditions stipulated under the Act for executing Unprivileged Wills in India.

IndiaFamily and Matrimonial
Khyati Bhatia
Khyati Bhatia
Anirudh Agarwal
Anirudh Agarwal

Introduction:

A will (hereinafter referred to as "Will(s)") signifies the intentions and wishes of a person regarding the distribution of their wealth and assets after their lifetime and the person who writes a Will is referred to as a testator. In India, the execution of Wills is primarily governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925 ("Act") and the conditions which are deemed necessary for the purpose of executing the Wills in India are stipulated under the Act.

In this Article, we will briefly discuss and list out the types of Wills that are legally and practically executed in India along with the essential features of a Will that are to be kept in mind while drafting a Will to avoid any ambiguity or potential conflict that may arise in future in relation to the devolution of the deceased assets to the family members or any other individuals.

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