Execution of will
Naresh Kumar
(Querist) 12 September 2018
This query is : Resolved
A wants to execute a Will in favour of B (his spouse) for his 100 sq. ft. residential house. In this regard, I want to know:-
1. Weather engagement of a lawyer is must for preparing the will.
2. Is it must to prepare a Will on a non judicial stamp paper or it can be executed on a simple paper.
3. If it can be executed on a plain paper then should she write in her own handwriting.
4. Whether two witnesses are must in this matter.
5. Is it must to get the Will registered with the competent authority. If yes, who is the competent authority in this matter.
6. What charges one is required to pay for getting the Will registered.
Kindly reply.
Vijay Raj Mahajan
(Expert) 12 September 2018
1. No lawyer required, do it yourself.
2.Simple white sheet or paper good enough for writing Will.
3. Yes it can be written in own handwriting or typed whichever way it is convenient.
4.Yes 2 witnesses good enough who will sign in presence of the testator. Testator also sign in their presence.
5. Not necessary at all.
6. Registration of Will can be done in the office of sub-register or Tehsildar of the District where the testator lives. Charges or cost for registration very nominal.
