At the HAL Medicon 2022 conference on “Ensuring Healthy Workforce”, renowned cardiologist Dr. C.N. Manjunath revealed that India will witness the greatest number of cardiac-related deaths globally by 2030. One fourth of deaths will be caused by CVD, and younger and middle-aged populations are at risk.

Studies also reveal that the pandemic has affected the hearts of many people, triggering heart attacks, damaging the heart’s inner lining, and increasing the chances of heart-related problems.

Amidst such uncertainties, planning isn’t a luxury but an alarming necessity. Let’s understand the depth of the matter and how writing a Will can help prepare for an unknown tomorrow.

The ripple effect

Let’s suppose the only breadwinner of your family passes away, leaving behind a family with emotional and financial stress. All the assets, debts, and the guardianship of minor children become critical concerns.

Most Indians find it awkward to discuss their financial plans or liabilities with family members. The idea is still taboo in India. However, it’s not practical and can lead to uncertainty, confusion, and legal complications.

How planning ahead with a Will helps

Drafting a clear Will is one of the most proven ways to protect your loved ones’ future. We, at AasaanWill, keep things simple with a secure platform that helps you create a legally valid Will in India. Here’s how the Will-writing process works:

• List down your assets - List down all your assets and mention clearly what you want to allocate and to whom.

• Manage liabilities - Make sure to specify the names of the beneficiaries.

• Appoint guardians - Appoint a trusted legal guardian for your minor children (if any).

• Assign an executor - This is an often-overlooked step, but it is as essential as specifying beneficiaries in your Will. Appoint a trusted executor who honours your wishes as per your Will after you pass away.

Documenting your wishes securely removes the chances of any ambiguities and gives your family the peace of mind with a clear, legally recognised roadmap.

Learn more about appointing guardians and heirs and handling liabilities in your will.

Why choose AasaanWill?

We’ll give you four solid reasons to trust us -

• User-friendliness: Our platform is absolutely user-friendly and easy to navigate.

• Legally valid: Our services are all done under the law, with a team of legal experts.

• Secure storage: You get an encrypted digital storage to secure the safety of your Will.

• Affordable: Our solutions are cost-effective and tailored to your family’s needs.

You don’t have to believe our word. Hear from our users.

"Creating my will on AasaanWill was quick and stress-free. My family now has clarity and peace of mind." - Rajesh Kumar, Mumbai

"The platform is simple and legally sound. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to secure their family's future." - Priya Sharma, Bengaluru

Find more real testimonials here.

Final thoughts

Cardiac deaths are on the rise in India. If you don’t take proactive steps now, the repercussions could be catastrophic for your family. Plan well. Write a Will and safeguard your loved ones from emotional and financial distress. Life’s uncertain, and its uncertainties are beyond our control, but preparing to face those storms is what we can do.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I don't write a Will?

If you don’t write a will, your property and money will be shared out according to a legal default after your death, rather than your own expressed wishes. Your legal heir needs to get a Succession certificate or Legal Heir certificate first to acquire your assets. Typically it can take 4 to 8 months to get it from the court.

Your legal heirs might not be able to track all of your assets and they will remain unclaimed. Currently, there are over 4 lakh crore of wealth lying unclaimed in India across several asset classes as family members don’t know about investments in shares, mutual funds, FD’s etc

1. Is an online will creation legally valid in India?

No, an online will is not legally valid in India. Indian law requires that a will be a physical document that is signed in the presence of at least two witnesses. However, online platforms can help you with the draft of Will from the comfort of your home and then you can take a print and sign.

3. How can I start creating a will?

To start the process of writing your Will on the AasaanWill platform, you need to first sign up on our website, www.aasaanwill.com.

Once you've signed up, simply log in to your account and fill up the Will Form provided.This form will ask for some basic information about you, your family, and a broad overview of your assets. Don't worry, you won't need to disclose your net worth or account balance, and there's no need to attach any property registration documents. You'll have the freedom to detail how you'd like your assets to be distributed, all from the convenience of your mobile or laptop.

This is an effortless online process where there's no need to meet anyone in person. Once you submit the form, our Succession planning team drafts a Will based on your inputs and sends a draft of the Will to your email for review.

Once the Will draft is finalized from your side, we help in Registration of your Will at the Sub-Registrar office as per the jurisdiction of your residential address.