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Fraud or undue influence If the court finds that fraud or undue influence were involved in the creation of your will, it will be deemed invalid. Common situations could include: A nonfamily caregiver forcing the testator to leave them an inheritance.

Drafting a Will is a very easiest job and at the same time the most neglected aspect. Legally speaking, you can just jot down all the properties' or assets' details in a piece of paper (Stamp paper is not required). Mention the beneficiaries' name(s) and sign on it. Get it attested by two independent witnesses.

Proper disposal of property: There has to be proper disposal of property among family and friends. Signed, Dated and Witnessed: For a will to be valid it must be signed, dated and must also have witness signatures. The number of witnesses will be as per the laws of the land.

The cost of making a Will in India is between ?10,000 and ?15,000, which includes the cost of only preparing the Will. There is no need to pay any government fees to register a Will, except for the nominal scanning and photocopy charges.

A Will has to be executed by the testator, by signing or affixing his thumb impression on it. It should be attested by two or more witnesses, each of whom should have seen the testator signing the Will. Place of making a Will is of no importance. Indian courts give importance to the intentions of the testator.

Wills made in other jurisdiction are not automatically enforceable in India. Under the Act, an ancillary probate can be granted to authenticate a foreign will.

Who should be a witness to a will? Ensure that the witness is a trustworthy person and should not be a beneficiary to avoid the conflict of interest. There is no need to notarize a will in India and thus need not to notarize the signatures of the witnesses in the presence of a notary.