How is a will made? What is the complete process of getting it registered?

A will is a legal document in which a person decides who will get their property after their death and how. This document is very important.

Often there comes a time in everyone's life when it is necessary to think about who will get whatever property we have, like house, land, money, jewelry and how. If you have already decided something about this, then it is necessary to record it in writing. This written document is called a will. A will is a legal document in which a person decides who will get his property after his death and how. This document is very important because it can avoid quarrels, property disputes and legal troubles in the family after death. In such a situation, let us know today what is a will, how it is made and what is the complete process of getting it registered.

What is a will?

A will is a document in which a person writes who will get his property after his death. For example, if you have a house, bank account and some land and you want that after your death this property should go to your son or daughter, then you can write all these things in the will. The person who makes it is called the testator and the person to whom the property is given is called the beneficiary.

How is a will made?

To make a will, first of all a draft of the will has to be made. The will can also be made on normal paper. It can be handwritten or typed. It contains the name, age, address of the testator and it is written that they are mentally healthy and are making the will of their own free will. After this, it is written about the property and beneficiaries, like which properties are there, write their complete information, tell clearly to whom you want to give what and you can divide the property equally or according to your wish. Apart from this, signatures of witnesses are necessary in the will. Two witnesses are necessary for this. Witnesses have to sign the document in front of the testator. Now you can keep a copy of the prepared will at home, in a bank locker or with a lawyer and if you want, you can also make a scanned copy of it.

What is the complete process of getting a will registered?

1. Go to the Sub-Registrar Office - Go to your nearest Sub-Registrar Office where the property of the testator is located.

2. Take all the necessary documents with you - Documents required for getting the will registered such as the original copy of the will, the identity card of the testator and the identity cards of both the witnesses. The testator and both the witnesses have to sign the will in front of the registrar.

3. Deposit the registration fee - The registration fee may vary according to the state. Usually it can be from ₹ 200 to 1000.

4. Registration of Will – After completion of all the documents and process, your will will be officially registered.