We get you – it’s quite natural to assume that writing a Will means holding long queues at the lawyers’ offices or court halls. But what if we say you can write a Will without moving out of your home?

It’s true.

You can draft a Will online from home, thanks to digital India. It’s a lifesaver, indeed! Especially during times when women’s rights can still be overlooked when it comes to inheritance, writing a Will has become a necessity. And with simpler online solutions, it’s no longer a challenge to write a Will in India.

In this blog, we’ll discuss the importance of writing a Will and how an online platform can be helpful. Let’s get started!

Why write a Will - especially for Women’s Rights

In most Indian families, after the husband passes away, a wife is often known to face discrimination, exclusion, or disputes over property. Although she can claim shares in her husband’s property legally, the process can be time-consuming with exhausting litigation.

Here’s an example so you can comprehend the scenario better:

Section 19 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, allows the daughter-in-law to claim maintenance from the father-in-law if she can’t fulfil her own means or from her husband’s property. However, she can do so only from coparcenary property, which is the ancestral or jointly held property. But if she remarries, the right ceases to exist.

This possibility of such events is exactly why smart estate planning is more than just documentation; it’s your lifeguard. A clear Will clears confusion, avoids disputes, and ensures all your wishes are honoured.

How to write a Will at Home (for real)

Here’s how you can draft an online will -

• Fill out a questionnaire with the details about your assets, heirs, and special bequests

• Mention a trusted executor who will execute the asset distribution unbiasedly

• Draft your Will under the guidance of legal experts and as per the Indian succession laws

• Make sure to notarise or register your Will (optional in India, except for a few regions) or at the sub-registrar’s office

• Secure your Will in a safe vault so your document is safely accessible to the executor

Note that you can draft a Will at home; however, you will need to sign it with wet ink to make it valid. 

AasaanWill is here to your rescue and makes the process of writing a Will online painless - you don’t need to step out to write a Will, only to register your Will. We always help make the process hassle-free, from writing your Will to all government office formalities. Check out what our users have to say about their experience.

What happens after you pass away?

Once you have legally validated your Will and secured it in the vault -

• Only your executor can access it before distributing it among the beneficiaries

• The legal framework ensures your wishes are granted as per the Will

• There will be fewer or no chances of legal disputes, as you’ve registered or notarised your Will already

• Legally validating your Will also reduces delays in asset transfer or chances of court intervention

So, no more procrastinating. You can get started from the comfort of your home, TODAY.

Why not wait?

Waiting or procrastinating about writing your Will can open the gates to probable issues. Here’s what you serve by planning ahead:

• Avoid family disputes over property

• Protect your spouse or minor children from life’s unpredictability

• Save time in legal procedures and avoid long litigation

• Edit or revoke the Will with changes in life, addition of assets, or a change in relationships

Writing a Will from home is a smart and safer choice while you do the loving act of protecting your loved ones after you.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is an online Will recognised by Indian courts?

Yes, an online Will is recognised in Indian courts. If your online Will is reviewed by legal experts, signed, and notarised or registered at the court, it is a legally valid Will in India.

1. What if I don’t have property or assets yet?

You can make a Will even if you don’t own any property or assets yet. The Will can include the possession of personal items or instructions addressing future assets. Later, you can edit or revoke your Will anytime.

1. Can the will be contested by family members?

Yes, a Will can be contested by family members. However, a legally valid Will that is registered or notarised reduces the chances of inheritance disputes.

Final thoughts

Writing a Will is a necessity today, and with facilities simplifying the process of Will-writing, it’s not at all a challenge. AasaanWill makes things even simpler with a team of legal experts who listen to your needs and assist you just the way you need.