Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in India

my father left a WILL which is witnessed by 2 people but it is not registered..is it necessary to be registered?

what is the difference between registered will and an unregistered will?

what is the procedure for registration?


Asked on 10/06/13, 11:08 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Santosh Goswami,Advocate sure shot legal

A Will is legally valid and enforceable even if it is unregistered provided other requirements are fulfilled. As you are saying that it was witnessed by 2 witnesses, there is no problem with it until someone challenges it. To make it safer, file for probate of the Will in civil court.

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Answered on 10/06/13, 11:11 pm
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Answered on 10/06/13, 11:27 pm
Fca Prashant Chavan Expert Edge LLP

13.10.2013

Dear Sir / Madam,

A Will to be legally valid need not be registered.

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Answered on 10/13/13, 8:12 am


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