Have you ever thought that you writing a will could make a lot of things simpler for your family after your death?
The main reason why you should make a will is simply because you are the person who cares about your family the most. A simple WILL would reduce family conflicts.
Will is indeed a simple document that could be written by anyone, that could contain property distribution or transfer movable properties or your last wishes or anything you like. You cannot write a will on the joint family property but you can definitely write whom would you like to give your share of that joint family property after your death. You can give away your properties to trusts or family member, friends , relatives or even NGO’s.
Did you know that writing a will doesn’t require much of effort , For suppose you own few business and properties your will should be written in front of your executor that you appoint. All you need to do is first make a declaration in the beginning, state all your wills on a paper attach the supporting documents as to the market value of the properties . sign on the will with two witnesses. Now the executor will take care of the will. There are two categories of will one is the privileged will and the other is the underprivileged will .The privileged will can be made by a certain category of people only like the people working in navy, air force and army, mariner who would willing to dispose off their property during their employment period itself . the privileged will can be revoked by the testator by an underprivileged will .while the underprivileged wills are for the common people. They can be revoked at anytime before the death of the testator. A will can be altered any number of times but the last will made by person only will be valid.
Registration of will is not compulsory but it is advised its registered as to avoid further problems that could arise after his death. When a will is registered under section 18 of the registrations act ,1908. How do you register wills? Simple, go to the registrar’s office or sub registrars office in your jurisdiction. Its advisable the testator himself goes and submits his will to the registrar and the registrar cannot refuse to take anybodys will. If he refuses to do so you should file a case against him within the 30 days from when the event happened. A probate is given to the executor it is just a copy of the last will with the court seal and registrars signature and also a proof of the executor was appointed.
A will cannot be made under any pressure or coercion or undue influence or when he isn’t in his sound mind. Any person who is of sound mind above the age of 18 years and is the owner of any property can make a will. A will can be made jointly for example two people can make a will together , A husband and wife make a will that the properties should be distributed equally among our children only after both of us die . so this will be executed only after both the testators are dead. A will should contain only things that are possible and a will cannot be made against any unborn child.
In India, we often see families splitting over mainly due to the issue of properties that their elders have left for us. The famous Ambani brothers split over the property matter. Our elders get properties and make money so that we as their kids are happy even after their death. But we forget the actual values that they’ve taught us and end up spoiling the relations that were built over the years in just few days. If you decide to maintain the peace in your family even after your death I insist you write a will, your executor will take care of it after your death. Your will would be respected and everything will go according to your will. Where there a Will there is a way. Uncertain things can happen at anytime and if you’re waiting for the right time to make a will, It is now or it is never going to happen.
