When a person makes a will, he/ she is declaring how the assets and properties are disbursed and to whom after his/ her death. Of course, the property and assets can’t be ancestral, but only self-owned

Registration of will is not mandatory, as under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, it’s considered to be a personal choice of the testator. However, it’s advisable to register it, if its contents are to be abided by after the person’s death. In other words, the will’s validity or genuineness will be a suspect and difficult to prove if it’s not registered..

Registration of the will happens at the office of the sub-registrar. One must submit address proof, photographs and the witnesses to sign the will. The witnesses have to bring their photographs and address proofs as well.

Once the will is drafted, a witness should accompany the testator to the registrar for registration. Once it’s registered, it can be kept in safe custody with the lawyer or in a bank locker. In addition, the registrars have the authority to keep wills in the deposit. If you select a registrar to safeguard your will, you must apply the will in a sealed cover. After confirming the identity of the testator or the authorized person, the register will keep on the will. .