FAQ's About Online Will Writing

Frequently Asked Questions For Wills

What is a Will?

A Will is a document that contains a legal declaration of distribution of your assets among the beneficiaries after your death. Basically, it states what will happen with your assets after your death. All your assets together are called an estate. It includes both your movable and immovable assets

Should I make a Will?

Yes, you should write a Will to save time and money for your loved ones. You can decide who gets your property and who does not.

What if I don't write a Will?

If you die without a Will it is known as intestate succession and your assets will be divided among your legal heirs as per the intestacy laws.
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Typically it can take 3 to 5 years to get a claim over the intestate inheritance even after spending INR 5-7 Lakhs or approximately 5% value of your entire estate in legal proceedings. Click here to read more.

Why should I make a Will?

A Will helps in avoiding any lengthy processes and delays in the distribution of your assets. Having a Will eases the way for nominees/legal heirs to get easier access to the assets of the Testator (i.e. Will writer). Some other benefits of writing a Will are:
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1. You can specify who gets your assets
2. You can keep your assets out of the hands of people you don't want to have them
3. You can identify who should care for your minor children by appointing a legal guardian for them.
4. Leaving a legacy is a good reason to write a Will. You can donate to Charities that you care about
5. Organ donation is an opportunity to help others, you can donate your organs via Will.

But I'm not rich, do I still need to write a Will?

Yes, you should write a Will because Will writing or estate planning is not only for rich people. Here are the reasons to write a Will even if you are not rich:
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1. Not every person will have a portfolio of properties or millions of pounds to leave behind, but just about everybody will have accumulated some beloved sentimental possessions over the course of their life
2. Whether it’s a special watch, heirloom jewellery, or an old family photograph, a Will allows you to set out in writing what happens to your treasured belongings after your passing
3. After creation of a business succession plan, your small business will continue to remain viable
4. Naming a guardian for your children and pets can also be done through Will
5. Organ donation via Will makes it easier for your family to support your wishes.

Who should make a Will and what is the right age to make a Will?

We can say the right age to write a Will is whatever age you have started acquiring assets of value or dependents in your care. One should be above 18 years and of sound mind as a legal requirement.

If one takes insurance at a young age to provide financial support to the family in case of untimely death, why not make a Will which is an instruction in writing to the family on how to distribute insurance claims or other properties / assets’. Hence everyone should make a Will at any age above 18 years.

Why should you not wait till old age to make a Will?

In today’s world of uncertainty where untimely death due to accidents, heart ailments, terror attacks are becoming ‘a way of life’ which is also why many people take insurance at a young age of 25 or earlier. You should make a Will soon after attaining 18 years of age and owning even a single asset like a flat or insurance policy, bank account or shares. Read our blog to know more.

What makes a Will legally valid in India?

According to the Succession Laws, a Will must satisfy three basic requirements to be a legally binding document.
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1. It must be in writing, oral Will is not recognized in India. Will can be written online, and then you need to take print and then sign the hard copy
2. The person who made it must have signed and dated it. Only wet ink is allowed. Digital signatures are not recognised as valid
3. The Will must be attested by two or more adult witnesses (who are NOT beneficiaries of the Will).
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Our Legal experts draft a Will basis on the details of the assets provided by you and guide you to fulfil the above legal requirements.

Are the laws different for different religions?

Yes, in India there are different laws applicable as per the religion of the deceased person.
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1. For Hindus, it is the Hindu Succession Laws,
2. For Parsis and Christians, it is the Indian Succession act, and
3. For Muslims it is as per the Sharia Laws (different rules for Shia, Sunni, Khoja etc.)

How can I make a Will?

A Will can be hand-written or typed. Now, you can also write a Will online in India.You need to follow these simple steps:
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1. Visit https://www.aasaanwill.com/
2. Log in and fill up your Name, Asset info: only high level eg. type of asset (house, car, bank account etc)
3. Once you submit the Form, our expert Lawyers draft the Will
4. You can review your Will, and ask for any updates
5. You must sign a physical copy of your Will as per the signing instructions and store it safely.
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Read out the best practices while creating a Will and refer to our guide to write a Will from the comfort of your home now.

Do I need to give my personal details while writing a Will?

No. You do not need to give sensitive and confidential information. We never ask you for private information about assets and passwords. We just ask you if you have a bank account and at what branch. We do not need to know the balance and account number.

Just the bare minimum information to help your executor identify that you have a bank account. This makes life easy for the executor and your family later on. There are nearly 25 lakh crores worth of assets lying unclaimed in India as family members do not know these existed. We want to help you avoid this problem.

How to protect minor children or pets?

One can nominate guardians for minor children or your pets and such guardians will be responsible to look after the minor children until the child attains 18 years of age and during the lifetime of your pets. We at AasaanWill provide a facility to appoint Legal guardians for your kids through our Guardianship product.

Who is a legal heir?

Legal heir is a person; male or female, who is entitled to inherit the properties of the deceased person under the applicable personal law for succession. As per Hindu Succession Act – if there is no Will the properties are allowed to be distributed to all Class 1 heirs equally, if there is no one in Class 1 heir, in such case properties are distributed equally to Class 2 heirs, if there are no such heirs in Class 2 also, the properties are given to Agnates and lastly to Cognates. If no one is available – all properties are taken away by the Government.

To know more about Legal heirs of Male Hindu, Click here and Female Hindu Click here

Is online Will legally valid in India?

Yes, online Will is legally valid in India. You can write an online Will, then you must print and sign it and get it attested by two witnesses (who are not the beneficiaries of the Will).
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We at AasaanWill provide you with an online platform to write your Will from anywhere in the world for your assets in India.

What details do I need to write a Will online?

The information you’ll need while writing a Will online are:
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1.. Your full legal name
2. Asset info: only high level eg. type of asset (house, car, bank account etc.) We never ask for sensitive information and details like balance in account, passwords or detailed addresses etc.
3. Beneficiaries’ name and relationship to you
4. Guardian’s details (if applicable): legal name and relationship to you
5. Executor’s legal name and relationship with you.

Will I or my legal heirs be required to pay Income tax or any other taxes with respect to properties under the Will?

As your legal heir will receive the properties under a Will, there should not be any tax implications in your legal heirs’ hands at the time of receiving the properties. It does not attract any tax including capital gain tax. In the past, there was an Estate Duty tax which has been abolished in 1985 by the Indian Government

How much time does it take to write a Will online?

It takes less than 30 minutes to make a Will online with AasaanWill. Most of our customers complete the journey within 20 mins.
This is a fraction of the time it takes when you go to a lawyers’ chambers. We save your time, money and fuel.

Is a Will on plain paper legally valid?

Yes, a Will can be written on plain paper as there is no fixed format for writing a Will; get two witnesses to attest to it and it would be a valid Will. In case you have written a Will on stamp paper of any value, then also it is legally valid. However, we recommend that the Will should be drafted under legal supervision. AasaanWill can help you to write your legally vetted Will.

How do I know that the Will that you are giving me is legally valid?

According to the Succession Laws, a Will must satisfy three basic requirements to be a legally binding document.
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1. It must be in writing. Oral Will is not considered valid
2. The person who made it must have signed and dated it. Only wet ink is allowed. Digital signatures are not recognized as valid.
3. The Will must be attested by two or more adult witnesses. (who are not beneficiaries of the Will).

Our Legal experts draft a Will that fulfills the above legal requirements.

Is a Will that is not notarized legally valid?

Yes, a Will that is not notarized is legally valid as notarization of a Will is not compulsory in India.

How to get a Will notarized and what is the benefit of notarization?

To get your Will Notarized, you need to appear to a notary public along with two witnesses.

Typically when you meet the notary, they will confirm your identity and physically watch you sign the document. It gives an added level of protection and proof of authenticity, so that someone can’t forge your signature. We, at AasaanWill provide you with Notarization support for free.

Is it mandatory to register a Will?

No, registration of a Will is not mandatory. Even an unregistered Will that has been properly signed and attested by two or more witnesses is legally valid. However, once a Will is registered, it is placed in the safe custody of the Registrar and cannot be tampered with, destroyed, mutilated or stolen. We, at AasaanWill provide you with Registration support.

Hence, after notarization or registration of a Will the chances of questioning the authenticity of the Will amongst the family/relatives can be avoided.

How does the registration process work?

One can register the Will anytime after writing a Will. The person who writes the Will needs to physically appear in the Sub Registrar (Govt. Official) along with two witnesses and carry ID cards and Original Will document. You need to pay the nominal charges as registration fees as per your State’s regulation.

On what grounds can a Will be challenged?

The legal heirs can challenge the Will on the following grounds:

1. A valid Will has to be in writing and signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses. If the process is not followed to the hilt, the Will can be challenged in a court of law
2. The person has to prove that the testator had not intended to make a Will. This plea is rarely used as it is difficult to prove
3. It can be challenged on the basis of senility, dementia, insanity, or the testator was under the influence of a substance, or in some other way lacked the mental capacity to form a Will
4. A family member can challenge a Will on the grounds that they were not provided for adequately in the Will.

AasaanWill takes care of all these issues while drafting your Will for you.

If I make a new Will in the future, what happens to the one registered earlier?

Whenever you make a new Will in the future, It is treated as the Last Will and Testament, revoking the existing Will. Since the Will is registered, you should update your new Will at the Registrar office with a cancellation deed of all previous Will to avoid any conflicts for your loved ones. AasaanWill helps you with this.

What is the difference between beneficiary and nominee?

A Nominee is merely a trustee or custodian of the property and he/she is required to hand it over to the legal heir whereas beneficiary of a Will is called legal heir who is entitled to receive the properties as per Will. So, even if you have a nominee for your bank account or LIC policy, it is essential to write a Will.

If I write a Will now, for how long is it valid?

There’s no expiration date for a Will, So we can say that there is no limit as to how many years a Will is valid and it is valid over the lifetime of the beneficiary and can be enforced after the death of the testator.

Is there any time limit to challenge a Will?

If any legal heir wants to challenge the validity of a Will: the time limit is for 12 years after the death of the testator, and if a person wants to challenge it after 12 years, he has to give a reason for the delay.

When are the properties distributed as per the Will?

A Will is a document written during the lifetime of a person but the properties are distributed as per the Will only after the death of that person who has written the Will..

What happens to my documents if AasaanWill no longer exists?

We don’t store your Will documents online. Once you complete the AasaanWill journey, we provide you with the final Will. This document remains valid even if our company is no longer around.

Can I mention my wishes regarding my digital life such as access to email accounts, social media accounts?

Yes, a Will allows you to mention how you would like your digital life to be dealt with. A Will allows you to give a person the authority to access your online accounts.

How can you help me answer my queries?

If you want any consultation on writing a Will, drop your queries at support@aasanwill.com and our legal experts will reach out to you within 24 hours.

Will my data or asset details be secure and confidential during the Will writing process?

Yes, the data you share while writing a Will is secure and confidential. We have a privacy policy in place. Our affiliates, partners or associates are bound by Non Disclosure Agreements.

How much does it cost to write a Will?

We at AasaanWill charge you only Rs. 4,999 for writing an individual Will and Rs. 7,999 for writing a couple Will which saves you approximately Rs. 20,000 if you hire the services of a lawyer. You will proceed with the payment once you finish filling out the form and mention all the details.

After getting the Draft will, further modifications are done free of cost, and accordingly the final Will document will be shared with you.

What happens if I write a Will with you and need to update it in a year? Eg. what if I buy a new house 3 years after writing my Will?

If you write a Will with AasaanWill today and need any update later in future, you can mail us and we will update your Will.. We may offer a subscription service charging INR 1000 per annum for any changes in future.

There’s also a clause known as residuary estate, so don't worry if you forget to mention any assets in your Will or acquire new assets in the future. All such assets fall into the Residuary Estate. If you buy a new house after writing your Will, it will also become a part of your residuary assets. We ask you how you want to distribute your residuary estate while writing your Will and it takes care of these situations.

What happens if you have another child after writing a Will?

When you have another child, please write to us to update your Will for a nominal charge of INR 1000. If you go to a lawyer, they usually ask for the full price of a new Will.

Can a Will be modified in the future or can a new Will be made?

You can make a new Will or update the existing Will as many times as you want. However, it is necessary to mention in your Will that ‘This is the Last Will and all past Wills, if any, to be treated as cancelled’ since only the last Will is legally valid. AasaanWill does this for you. For more information, please read our blog.

Can someone include inherited property in a Will?

Yes. If you have received your absolute share in the property that you have inherited through Will or without Will, and it is not disputed or doesn't form a part of the unpartitioned ancestral property, it can be included in the Will as your property. Our experts can guide you more on a call if needed.

Which properties/assets can be mentioned in the Will?

One should mention all single/joint properties, wealth, assets, receivables as well as all liabilities/loans in the Will. Assets can be movable or immovable.

1. Movable properties such as Jewellery, FD’S, Bank Accounts, Insurance Policies, Vehicles & all your furniture, fixtures, Crypto etc.
2. Immovable properties such as Land, Building, Flat, Shop, Office, Plot, Garage etc..

Can joint properties be included in Will?

Yes, a person owning any joint property can mention his wishes in the Will for his/ her share in the Joint Property. It is necessary to mention all joint property titles to avoid unnecessary disputes.

Which properties should not be included in a Will?

These are the properties that you can’t or should not include in a Will i.e.
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1. Property which is already transferred to a trust.
2. Any of the rented or leased property
3. Any undivided property from your ancestors.

Can properties/assets where Nominations are filled also be included in a Will?

Yes, as per Indian laws, a nominee is trustee of property or assets. Nominee will only act as custodian for temporary period till legal heir is established as per the Will or as per the Succession Act, thereafter nominee has to handover those properties to rightful legal heirs.

Which other properties/assets can be bequeathed by Will?

One can bequeath pets, paintings, antiques, electronic items, furniture & fixtures, Intellectual properties like trademark, patents, copyrights, licenses, digital assets, social media accounts, personal belongings, books, family heirlooms etc.

If someone mentions that I get an asset via their Will, does that mean I own the asset?

No, Will is not the direct proof of ownership, there are certain formalities that a beneficiary needs to perform even after inheriting the property through Will. The beneficiary will have to:
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1. Apply at the sub-registrar's office for transfer of ownership of property.
2. Then the beneficiary should register the property in his/her name.
3. After that, the beneficiary needs to apply for a mutation of the property title. Mutation means getting one's name registered as owner in the government record.

Does a Will have to be witnessed?

Yes, a Will is required to be witnessed by at least 2 adult witnesses but they need not be present at the same time. For instance, if two of your friends are witnessing the Will, one of the friends' signs today and the other one signs tomorrow, it would be binding and legally valid. But each of the witnesses must sign in the presence of the testator.
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The witnesses should not be the beneficiaries of the Will. Read our blog to know more about witnesses to a Will.

Do witnesses to a Will have to read it?

No. Witnesses to a Will do not require to read the Will while they sign it.

Is a Will attested by a single witness valid?

No, a minimum of 2 witnesses are required for attestation of Will. There can be more than 2 witnesses.

Who cannot be the witness to a Will?

The beneficiaries of your Will can not be the witness to your Will. For instance, if you drafted a Will leaving assets to your spouse, children, siblings or parents, none of them would be able to witness the Will and sign it since they all have an interest in Will’s terms. You can get your friend, colleague or a family member who is not a beneficiary in your Will to witness and sign it.

Can an advocate be a Witness to a Will?

Section 120 of the Evidence Act, 1872 deals with who may testify as a witness and does not lay down any restriction or restraint on the advocate to be a witness. But it is advisable that there should be two witnesses other than the same advocate who has drafted the Will.

Does every page of a Will need to be signed?

Every page of the Will is not mandatory to be signed, but it is always advisable to sign at the foot of every page so that the Will may sustain a legal challenge in a court of law. The chances of forgery or fraud of documents can be reduced if every page is signed.

Does my Will become invalid if a witness to my Will dies?

No. When a witness signs a Will, he or she is attesting that the testator is mentally sound at the time of writing the Will. This signature creates a presumption that the testator had the necessary mental capacity when he or she signed the Will. If the witness dies, this presumption stands and the Will is still good to go.

How many copies of a Will do I need?

Don't make copies of a Will because if you make any changes you will have to make them in each copy. Store the original Will in a safe and secured place. Only the signed hard copy of a Will is legally valid. You can always keep a soft copy of the Will as a backup with you, in case the hard copy is lost or torn. But this soft copy will not have legal validity.

Can a Will be printed on both the sides?

Yes, you can print the Will on both sides of a paper, it does not affect the document's legality.

Where can a Will be stored/kept?

Legally a will can be stored at any place. However it is advisable to store your will at following places:
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1. A safe and secure location where it cannot be tampered with and it can be easily found by your family after your death
2. In the safe custody of a locker, with a trusted person
3. Various banks and financial institutions offer custodian services for safe keeping of your will, and they inform your executor to deal with your assets after your death.

On what grounds family members can challenge the Will if they are excluded from getting assets?

The law states that the head of a family is responsible for the proper maintenance of certain close family members who are specified in the Hindu Succession Act. If an adequate provision is not made for these people in the Will, or they are not adequately provided for by the laws of intestacy, they can make a claim in the Family Court or the High Court asking for provision to be made for them out of the estate.

What is probate?

Probate is the judicial process whereby a Will is "proved" in a court of law and accepted as a valid document that is the true last testament of the deceased. If any person contests the Will, then the Will has to go through the probate where the court certifies that the Will was made fulfilling all the essentials of a legally valid Will and it duly serves the intention of the testator.
In general terms, Probate is a process done by the court to give legal confirmation that this Will is final and valid.

Do all Wills go to probate?

Probate is mandatory only in the cities of Bombay, Chennai and the State of West Bengal. In these 3 territories, the property can not be transferred through Will without probate. In other States, you do not require probate.

But for certain purposes like registering yourself as owner or sale of property, you will eventually need probate.

How much does an estate have to be worth to go to probate?

There is no such rule in India where property needs to be of specific worth to go through probate. Every State has their own laws on the stamp duty payable on probate on the basis of the valuation of such property.

Can I sell the house I inherited through Will before probate?

If no one is contesting your inheritance through Will, then you become the absolute owner of the house and you can sell it but if anybody challenges your inheritance through Will then it has to go through probate. Once the probate is granted and Will is certified as legally valid, then you can sell the house.

How do I transfer my house to my son after my death?

If you want to transfer your house to your son after your death, you should write a Will in which you can specifically mention that your house shall be bequeathed to your son after your death.

Who has the power of attorney after death if there is no Will?

Nobody. Power of attorney is valid only for the lifetime of a person. If you die without a Will, the property will be distributed among your legal heirs as per the laws of intestacy of your religion. Power of Attorney and Will are two different documents catering to different purposes.

Who is the owner of the property after the father's death?

If your father has made a Will, the beneficiaries named in the Will would be the owners of the property. In case he didn’t leave a Will, the property will be inherited by his legal heirs as per the laws of intestacy. Please refer to our detailed blog to learn more about it.

Can a father give all his property to one child?

Yes, it would be legal if your father wrote a Will and gave all his property to only one child. If your father has not written any valid reason stating your exclusion from the Will, you can challenge the validity of the Will. If you are excluding any close family member from your estate, we recommend that you mention specific reasons for such exclusion. AasaanWill takes care of this in our Draft.

Can a daughter claim her father's property against his Will?

If the daughter feels that the Will was written or signed when her father was of unsound mind or he has not written it with his free will, she can challenge the Will and can claim the father's property against his Will. The burden of proof will lie on her.

Can a son sell his father's property after the death of the father?

If the son has inherited his absolute share in his father's property and another legal heir has not challenged his inheritance, he can sell his father's property. Please read our blog to know more about it.

Who is the owner of the property after my wife's death?

If your wife did not leave a Will, you and your children will be entitled to inherit her self-acquired property, while, if she has inherited the property from her parents, then only your children will be entitled to inherit that property. Please read our blog to learn more about it.

How can a husband transfer a house to his wife after his death?

A husband can transfer a house to his wife after his death through a Will wherein he can specifically state that the house shall be transferred to his wife.

Can properties in foreign countries be bequeathed?

Properties situated in foreign countries are governed by local laws in those countries Therefore it is advisable to prepare two separate Wills:

1. One dealing with properties in India as per Indian laws and,
2. The other with properties in foreign countries as per local laws.
AasaanWill helps you secure your International properties with appropriate Wills. Please reach out to us at support@aasaanwill.com

Can an executor use the money of the testator's bank account?

It will be illegal if the executor uses the money in the bank account of the testator but if he is the nominee, he can claim his money and distribute it among his beneficiaries.

What is a living Will?

A living will is a written, legal document that spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive, as well as your preferences for other medical decisions, such as pain management or organ donation.

In March 2018, the Supreme Court of India, passed a law on the right to die with dignity as a fundamental human right. This was materialized by allowing individuals to make their own LIVING WILL..

Is a Will that is not notarized legally valid?

Yes, a Will that is not notarized is legally valid as notarization of a Will is not mandatory in India.

सामान्य प्रश्न

मुझे वसीयत क्यों लिखनी चाहिए?

वसीयत तैयार करने से यह सुनिश्चित होता है कि आपकी सभी संपत्ति आपकी मृत्यु के बाद आपकी इच्छा के अनुसार वितरित और निपटाई जाती है और परिवार के भीतर विवादों/गलतफहमी या किसी भी कानूनी हस्तक्षेप से बचा जाता है। इसके अलावा, यदि आप अपने कुछ रिश्तेदारों / उत्तराधिकारियों को अधिक हिस्सा देना चाहते हैं और यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहते हैं कि किसी व्यक्ति को आपकी कोई संपत्ति नहीं मिलनी चाहिए, तो ऐसा करने के लिए वसीयत ही एकमात्र प्रभावी दस्तावेज है।

वसीयत को कानूनी रूप से वैध कैसे माना जाता है?

यह लिखित रूप में होनी चाहिए, आपके द्वारा हस्ताक्षरित होना चाहिए, और कम से कम दो लोगों द्वारा हस्ताक्षरित किया जाना चाहिए। आपके पास वसीयत बनाने और उसके प्रभाव को समझने की मानसिक क्षमता होनी चाहिए। वसीयत स्वेच्छा से और किसी और के दबाव के बिना बनाई गई होनी चाहिए।

कौन कौन मेरे डेटा तक पहुंच पाएगा?

एसेट वॉल्ट के अलावा किसी के पास आपके डेटा तक पहुंच नहीं होगी। इसे किसी तीसरे पक्ष के साथ साझा नहीं किया जाता है। आपकी गोपनीयता हमारी सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता है। आपका डेटा हमारे पास सुरक्षित है।

वसीयत में किन संपत्तियों का उल्लेख किया जा सकता है?

वसीयत में सभी एकल/संयुक्त संपत्तियों, संपदा, प्राप्य, और सभी देनदारियों/ऋणों का उल्लेख करना उचित है, जिसमें चल, अचल, अमूर्त संपत्ति और संपत्ति शामिल हैं। चल संपत्तियों में नकद, आभूषण, सावधि जमा, बैंक खाते, बीमा नीतियां, वाहन और आपके सभी फर्नीचर, जुड़नार आदि शामिल होंगे। अचल संपत्तियों में आपकी भूमि, भवन, फ्लैट, दुकान, कार्यालय, प्लॉट, गैरेज आदि शामिल होंगे।

क्या वसीयत को 'नोटरीकरण' या 'पंजीकृत' करना अनिवार्य है?

नहीं, नोटरीकरण या वसीयत का पंजीकरण अनिवार्य नहीं है। दो गवाहों द्वारा हस्ताक्षरित वसीयत एक कानूनी वसीयत है।हालांकि, कोई भी वसीयत को बनाने के बाद जीवन काल तक किसी भी समय पंजीकृत कर सकता है, जिसके लिए सब-रजिस्ट्रार के कार्यालय में कुछ स्कैनिंग शुल्कों को छोड़कर कोई शुल्क नहीं लिया जाता है। यदि वसीयत पंजीकृत है, तो इसका मतलब है कि जिस व्यक्ति ने दो गवाहों की उपस्थिति में अपनी वसीयत बनाई है, वह पंजीकरण कार्यालय का भौतिक रूप से दौरा करेगा और सब-रजिस्ट्रार (सरकारी अधिकारी) की उपस्थिति में अपनी वसीयत को पंजीकृत करेगा। इसलिए, परिवार/रिश्तेदारों के बीच वसीयत की प्रामाणिकता पर सवाल उठाने की संभावना से बचा जाता है।

वसीयत को पंजीकृत करने के लिए, वसीयत के निर्माता को दो गवाहों के साथ व्यक्तिगत रूप से जाना होगा। आपको मूल वसीयत, मानसिक फिटनेस के लिए नवीनतम एमबीबीएस डॉक्टर का प्रमाणपत्र और पते का प्रमाण भी साथ रखना होगा।

क्या एसेटवॉल्ट वसीयत को नोटराइज करने में आपकी मदद करता है?

हम आपको एक नोटरीकृत स्व-प्रमाणित हलफनामे का उपयोग करने की सलाह देते हैं जो आपकी वसीयत को परिवीक्षा के माध्यम से प्राप्त करना आसान बना देगा (जो मृत्यु के बाद वसीयत का आधिकारिक प्रमाण है)। वसीयत को नोटरीकृत करते समय आसान विल आपको सहायता प्रदान करता है।

What is a Will?

Should I make a Will?

Yes, you should write a Will to save time and money for your loved ones. You can decide who gets your property and who does not.

What if I don't write a Will?

Why should I make a Will?

But I'm not rich, do I still need to write a Will?

Who should make a Will and what is the right age to make a Will?

Why should you not wait till old age to make a Will?

What makes a Will legally valid in India?

Are the laws different for different religions?

How can I make a Will?

Do I need to give my personal details while writing a Will?

How to protect minor children or pets?

No. You do not need to give sensitive and confidential information. We never ask you for private information about assets and passwords. We just ask you if you have a bank account and at what branch. We do not need to know the balance and account number.

One can nominate guardians for minor children or your pets and such guardians will be responsible to look after the minor children until the child attains 18 years of age and during the lifetime of your pets. We at AasaanWill provide a facility to appoint Legal guardians for your kids through our Guardianship product.

Who is a legal heir?

Is online Will legally valid in India?

What details do I need to write a Will online?

Will I or my legal heirs be required to pay Income tax or any other taxes with respect to properties under the Will?

How much time does it take to write a Will online?

Is a Will on plain paper legally valid?

How do I know that the Will that you are giving me is legally valid?

Is a Will that is not notarized legally valid?

Yes, a Will that is not notarized is legally valid as notarization of a Will is not compulsory in India.

How to get a Will notarized and what is the benefit of notarization?

Is it mandatory to register a Will?

How does the registration process work?

On what grounds can a Will be challenged?

If I make a new Will in the future, what happens to the one registered earlier?

What is the difference between beneficiary and nominee?

If I write a Will now, for how long is it valid?

Is there any time limit to challenge a Will?

When are the properties distributed as per the Will?

A Will is a document written during the lifetime of a person but the properties are distributed as per the Will only after the death of that person who has written the Will..

What happens to my documents if AasaanWill no longer exists?

We don’t store your Will documents online. Once you complete the AasaanWill journey, we provide you with the final Will. This document remains valid even if our company is no longer around.

Can I mention my wishes regarding my digital life such as access to email accounts, social media accounts?

Yes, a Will allows you to mention how you would like your digital life to be dealt with. A Will allows you to give a person the authority to access your online accounts.

How can you help me answer my queries?

If you want any consultation on writing a Will, drop your queries at support@aasanwill.com and our legal experts will reach out to you within 24 hours.

Will my data or asset details be secure and confidential during the Will writing process?

Yes, the data you share while writing a Will is secure and confidential. We have a privacy policy in place. Our affiliates, partners or associates are bound by Non Disclosure Agreements.

How much does it cost to write a Will?

What happens if I write a Will with you and need to update it in a year? Eg. what if I buy a new house 3 years after writing my Will?

What happens if you have another child after writing a Will?

When you have another child, please write to us to update your Will for a nominal charge of INR 1000. If you go to a lawyer, they usually ask for the full price of a new Will.

Can a Will be modified in the future or can a new Will be made?

Can someone include inherited property in a Will?

Which properties/assets can be mentioned in the Will?

Can joint properties be included in Will?

Which properties should not be included in a Will?

Can properties/assets where Nominations are filled also be included in a Will?

Which other properties/assets can be bequeathed by Will?

If someone mentions that I get an asset via their Will, does that mean I own the asset?

Does a Will have to be witnessed?

Do witnesses to a Will have to read it?

No. Witnesses to a Will do not require to read the Will while they sign it.

Is a Will attested by a single witness valid?

No, a minimum of 2 witnesses are required for attestation of Will. There can be more than 2 witnesses.

Who cannot be the witness to a Will?

Can an advocate be a Witness to a Will?

Does every page of a Will need to be signed?

Does my Will become invalid if a witness to my Will dies?

How many copies of a Will do I need?

Can a Will be printed on both the sides?

Yes, you can print the Will on both sides of a paper, it does not affect the document's legality.

Where can a Will be stored/kept?

On what grounds family members can challenge the Will if they are excluded from getting assets?

What is probate?

Do all Wills go to probate?

How much does an estate have to be worth to go to probate?

Can I sell the house I inherited through Will before probate?

How do I transfer my house to my son after my death?

If you want to transfer your house to your son after your death, you should write a Will in which you can specifically mention that your house shall be bequeathed to your son after your death.

Who has the power of attorney after death if there is no Will?

Who is the owner of the property after the father's death?

Can a father give all his property to one child?

Can a daughter claim her father's property against his Will?

Can a son sell his father's property after the death of the father?

Who is the owner of the property after my wife's death?

How can a husband transfer a house to his wife after his death?

A husband can transfer a house to his wife after his death through a Will wherein he can specifically state that the house shall be transferred to his wife.

Can properties in foreign countries be bequeathed?

Can an executor use the money of the testator's bank account?

It will be illegal if the executor uses the money in the bank account of the testator but if he is the nominee, he can claim his money and distribute it among his beneficiaries.

What is a living Will?

Is a Will that is not notarized legally valid?

Yes, a Will that is not notarized is legally valid as notarization of a Will is not mandatory in India.

Is a Will that is not notarized legally valid?

Yes, a Will that is not notarized is legally valid as notarization of a Will is not mandatory in India.

सामान्य प्रश्न

मुझे वसीयत क्यों लिखनी चाहिए?

वसीयत को कानूनी रूप से वैध कैसे माना जाता है?

कौन कौन मेरे डेटा तक पहुंच पाएगा?

वसीयत में किन संपत्तियों का उल्लेख किया जा सकता है?

क्या वसीयत को 'नोटरीकरण' या 'पंजीकृत' करना अनिवार्य है?

क्या एसेटवॉल्ट वसीयत को नोटराइज करने में आपकी मदद करता है?

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सामान्य प्रश्न

सामान्य प्रश्न

AasaanWill is India’s Favorite Online Will Writer

AasaanWill on Whatsapp

Frequently Asked Questions For Wills

सामान्य प्रश्न

सामान्य प्रश्न

AasaanWill is India’s Favorite
Online Will Writer