While the term “will” is commonly used in English to refer to a wish to accomplish something, it is a legal document that specifies how property and other assets will be dispersed once the executor of the will dies. It is the only legal document that determines who is a person’s heir and how much each individual would get. It becomes operational only after the executor’s death and cannot be utilised against them while they are still alive.
Will registration is done at the Sub-Registrar office created by the State governments, according to the Registration Act. On the registration of a will, stamp duty is payable. A witness should accompany the testator to the Registrar for registration of the Will after it has been drafted. The registered Will can be deposited in safe custody with a banker or lawyer after it has been executed. Wills can also be received and held in deposit by registrars. The testator, or any person lawfully authorised by the testator, should be sealed before submitting a will with the Registrar. The Registrar would hold the cover carrying the will after confirming the identification of the testator or the person authorised by the testator.