Wills & Succession Planning
Draft a will or plan an estate so your assets pass the way you intend, with minimal dispute.
A will is a declaration of how you want your property distributed after your death. Without one, your estate devolves under the succession law that applies to your religion, which frequently produces a division nobody in the family would have chosen and often produces litigation.
A will is one of the few legal documents that costs little to make and a great deal to be without. It takes effect only on death and can be revoked or replaced at any time while you are alive.
Choose a package
Starter Will
₹1,424 plus GST
- Legally Valid Will
- Unlimited Changes/Updates
- Helpdesk Support
- Straightforward Estate Planning
PRO Will
₹2,374 plus GST
- Legally Valid Will
- Revisions for twelve months at no extra charge
- Helpdesk Support
- Two live video sessions with an advocate
- One printed copy couriered to you at no extra cost
- Suited to more involved estate planning
Guided Will
₹3,324 plus GST
- 45-Minute Personalized Session
- Guided from first draft to a finished will
- A preparatory call beforehand
- Your will drafted and ready in the same sitting
- Suited to estate planning tailored to you
Will Registration
₹6,650 plus GST
- 45-Minute Personalized Session
- Guided through every stage of the registration
- Your will drafted and registered in the same sitting
- A preparatory call beforehand
- Suited to estate planning you want to be watertight
Transfer of Property
₹19,000 plus GST
- Transfer agreement drafted by an advocate
- A structure to protect and pass on assets across generations
- Suited to larger estates, or where children or dependants need protection
- Several advisory sessions, shaped around your case
- A property transfer structure and deed drafted to your circumstances
- The registration managed from start to finish
Custom Will
₹19,000 plus GST
- 45-Minute Personalized Session
- Guided through every stage of making your will
- Your will drafted and ready in the same sitting
- A preparatory call before the session
- Suited to estate planning built around your family
Family Trust
₹4,27,500 plus GST
- Professionally Drafted Legal Trust
- A structure to hold and protect assets across generations
- Suited to larger estates, or where children or dependants need protection
- Multiple Expert Consultations
- A trust structure and deed drafted to your circumstances
- The registration handled end to end
What makes a will valid
- The testator must be of sound mind and not a minor
- It must be in writing, signed by the testator or by someone at their direction in their presence
- It must be attested by two or more witnesses who saw the testator sign
- A witness, or the spouse of a witness, should not be a beneficiary
- No stamp duty is payable on a will
- Registration is optional, but strongly advisable
Why registration is worth doing
An unregistered will is perfectly valid. But a registered will is far harder to challenge on the grounds of forgery or of the testator lacking capacity, because the sub-registrar has verified the identity of the testator at the time.
A registered will is also kept in official custody, which removes the risk of the only copy being lost, destroyed or suppressed by a party who does not like its contents.
What a well-drafted will should cover
- Full particulars of the testator, and a declaration of sound mind
- A revocation clause cancelling all earlier wills
- A complete schedule of assets — immovable property, bank accounts, investments, insurance, jewellery
- Clear identification of each beneficiary and precisely what each receives
- Appointment of an executor to administer the estate
- A residuary clause covering anything not specifically listed
- Guardianship provisions for minor children
- Provision for what happens if a beneficiary predeceases the testator
Succession without a will
Where a person dies intestate, distribution follows the personal law applicable to them — the Hindu Succession Act for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs, the Indian Succession Act for Christians and Parsis, and the applicable personal law for Muslims.
These rules apply mechanically and take no account of who was actually dependent on you, who cared for you, or what you had promised. A legal heir certificate or succession certificate then becomes necessary, which is slower and more contentious than probating a will.
How we handle it
- 1 Consultation We understand your family circumstances, your assets and your intentions, including any concerns about a likely challenge.
- 2 Asset schedule A complete schedule is compiled, since assets left out fall into the residue or into intestacy.
- 3 Drafting The will is drafted in clear terms with the executor, guardianship and residuary provisions, and reviewed with you.
- 4 Execution You sign in the presence of two witnesses who attest in your presence and in each other’s.
- 5 Registration Where you choose to register, we complete registration before the sub-registrar with the witnesses present.
- 6 Safe custody We advise on where the will should be kept and who should know of its existence, which matters more than people expect.
Frequently asked questions
Does a will have to be registered?
No, an unregistered will is valid. But registration makes it substantially harder to challenge as a forgery and protects against the document being lost or suppressed, so we usually recommend it.
Can I change my will later?
Yes, at any time while you are of sound mind. You can execute a fresh will revoking the earlier one, or add a codicil for a minor change. A fresh will is usually cleaner.
Is stamp duty payable?
No. A will attracts no stamp duty. Registration involves only a nominal fee.
Can I leave my property to someone outside the family?
Generally yes, for self-acquired property. Ancestral or coparcenary property is subject to different rules, and a bequest that disinherits close family is more likely to be contested — which is a further reason to register.
What happens if there is no will?
The estate devolves under the succession law applying to your religion. Heirs then need a legal heir or succession certificate, which is slower, costlier and far more likely to end in a family dispute.
What is not included. Government fees, statutory charges, stamp duty, court and registry fees, digital signature costs and any third-party professional charges are separate and payable at actuals. GST applies on professional fees where indicated. Prices shown are indicative and may change without notice; we confirm the total in writing before any work begins — see our terms on pricing.
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