Nikhil SHETTY 05 March 2021

probate required for wills made on bank accounts

my grandmother made me nominee for her bank accounts and made a registered will on it.

Here my question is after her death if will is challenged ,is it necessary to get will probated before withdrawing the money from bank
please some one reply on this?

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This discussion explores whether probate is necessary for a will that designates a nominee for bank accounts, especially if the will is later challenged. The consensus is that probate is generally required, particularly in metropolitan areas. If the will is contested, legal proceedings will be necessary to resolve the challenge.

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SHIRISH PAWAR, 7738990900 (Advocate) 05 March 2021

Hello,

If you are from metro cities then you have to get probate of the will. In case will is challenged then you have to fight out the case filed against you.

Nikhil SHETTY 05 March 2021

I am from karnataka state bellary District , do I need to get probated how much does it cost to get probate certificate from court if will is challenged