RajaRajachozhan (retired ) 06 November 2020

Contents of will

I am writing a WILL today that includes all Fixed Deposits in a Bank. During the course of years, some deposits are redeemed and some new investments are made.

Can I put a general statement in the WILL that ( after mentioning about the deposits as on date of writing the WILL)

"all investments standing to my credit as on date of death shall form part of the will and such unvestments shall pass on to the ebneficiary as per the WILL." OR

can some experts suggest wordings as to how to include such changing assets from time to time.

Thank you

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This discussion explores how to draft a will that accounts for investments that change over time, such as Fixed Deposits. The original poster asked if a general statement covering all investments held at the date of death would suffice. Responses suggest that while the proposed wording is a good start, including specific account details and consulting a local legal professional is highly recommended to ensure the will is legally sound and covers all necessary requirements.

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P. Venu (Advocate) 07 November 2020

The wording appears to be well-suited. However, it is advisable that legal opinion is obtained from a local lawyer. Any suggestions on this platform is bound to be too general.

Kishor Mehta (CEO) 08 November 2020

["all investments standing to my credit as on date of death shall form part of the will and such unvestments shall pass on to the ebneficiary as per the WILL." ] The paragraph is correct, however the account number and Banks name & address should be included. There are other legal necessitiies to be observed. It will be prudent to consult an advocate.