Ensure your last wishes are legally protected with a properly registered Will. Avoid disputes and protect your legacy.
A Will is a legal document that expresses how a person wants their assets to be distributed after their death. Will Registration is the process of recording the Will with the Sub-Registrar of Assurances under the Indian Registration Act, 1908.
While it is not mandatory to register a Will in India, doing so strengthens its legal validity, minimizes the risk of disputes, and helps protect it from tampering or loss.
✅ Adds legal authenticity
✅ Helps avoid family conflicts
✅ Prevents fraud or destruction
✅ Makes inheritance smoother
✅ Acts as a permanent legal record
A proper Will typically includes:
Original signed Will
Two passport-sized photos
Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
Address proof of the testator
ID and address proof of two witnesses
Passport-sized photos of witnesses
Will Registration are governed by various laws, including:
No, but it is highly recommended for added legal protection.
Yes. A new Will or a codicil can override the previous registered Will.
Yes, but a registered Will is harder to dispute and holds more evidentiary value.
Yes, two witnesses are required to sign the Will and may be called for verification.
A registered Will is stored with the Sub-Registrar and can be retrieved if needed.