Regarding drafting of a will
sood
(Querist) 17 October 2025
This query is : Resolved
I want to make a will , I have some immovable assets which are identifiable, but there are two other which are there as an investment and shall be sold in the near future. I do not want to specify them as I might replace them with new property in the future , so rather than changing the will every time can I write in general terms for these properties in the will
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 17 October 2025
Yes. After the execution of a Will, you can change it several times in future. If the testator/author expires, then the last will, even if unregistered, also comes into force.
Dr. J C Vashista
(Expert) 18 October 2025
You may mention all the properties and exclude, which you do not want to specify in the will, it will be operative after your death.
You may change your will any time during your life time.
It is better and advised to get your will executed at the possible earliest, God knows what is going to happen.
Advocate Bhartesh goyal
(Expert) 18 October 2025
Mention details of properties in will which you possessed at the time of execution of will and if any property is sold by you then it does not invalidate the will .you may mention in will that at the time of my death beneficiary will get whatever or all the movable and immovable properties possessed or in my ownership .
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 18 October 2025
A Will does not become invalid just because it does not specifically mention all the properties owned by the testator.
The essential legal requirement under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 is that the Will must:
Clearly show the intention of the testator regarding how his/her property should devolve after death, and
Be properly executed and attested.
While not mandatory, it’s highly advisable to describe the detail of major assets clearly.
You can also include a residuary clause to cover assets acquired after making the Will or any that are inadvertently omitted.
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 18 October 2025
