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Registry of wills is optional in India. Unregistered will is considered as valid ones.
1 year ago
Registry of wills is optional in India. Unregistered will is considered as valid ones. However, in case of an unregistered will we can still exercise the option of registering it at a later date even after the death of the testator.
A.Hi client,
Yes it can be registered even after the death of the testator. You just need to provide the relevant documents.
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Simi Paul
Yes it can be registered even after the death of the testator. You just need to provide the relevant documents.
Thanks and Regards
Simi Paul
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Yes, you can register after the death of the author of the Will. Will registration helps to avoid litigation and disputes.
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Yes, you can register after the death of the author of the Will. Will registration helps to avoid litigation and disputes.
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Subhashis Paul
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A.Yes the said will can be registered even after the death of the testator but the said will be must be executed properly along with two witnesses.
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A.Dear Sir,
Yes, it can be registered after the death of the author of the Will. The procedure is as follows:
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Can a will be registered after the death of a testator?
Yes. Will can be registered by any person entitled to present the same under section 40. Donor/Testator or after their death the donee/ any person claiming as executor or otherwise may present it to any Registrar or Sub-Registrar for registration.
The claiming party shall produce the Will, records relating to the death of the testator, witnesses and the scribe before the Sub Registrar for Registration.
But Registration of the Will is not mandatory as an unregistered Will is equally valid if it has been witnessed (2 witnesses) properly.
Its generally registered even after death to avoid litigation in the future.
Yes, it can be registered after the death of the author of the Will. The procedure is as follows:
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Can a will be registered after the death of a testator?
Yes. Will can be registered by any person entitled to present the same under section 40. Donor/Testator or after their death the donee/ any person claiming as executor or otherwise may present it to any Registrar or Sub-Registrar for registration.
The claiming party shall produce the Will, records relating to the death of the testator, witnesses and the scribe before the Sub Registrar for Registration.
But Registration of the Will is not mandatory as an unregistered Will is equally valid if it has been witnessed (2 witnesses) properly.
Its generally registered even after death to avoid litigation in the future.
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