Legal Question in Civil Litigation in India

can a handwritten will be considered legall? what formalities should be done so that in case of non registration hand written will be consideredlegal?


Asked on 4/28/13, 11:31 pm

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Will is valid even if handwritten. Is the same attested by witnesses.

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Answered on 4/29/13, 1:03 am
Fca Prashant Chavan Expert Edge LLP

29.04.2013

Dear Sir / Madam,

A Will is considered more authentic if it is handwritten by the maker of the Will. To be valid, a Will must be signed by two independent witnesses. Registration of the Will is optional and not compulsory.

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Answered on 4/29/13, 6:01 am
Jayesh Desai Jayesh Desai

Whether handwritten or typed / printed Will is valid only if it is attested by two witness, present together and witnessing the execution of the Will.

A handwritten is equally valid,

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Answered on 5/01/13, 7:22 am


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