Property, Tenancy & Succession
Wills, Succession & Trusts
Drafting wills, succession certificates, probate where required, and creating trusts.
DLP's chamber: No. 548, A Block, High Court, Lucknow
What the law says
A will must be in writing, signed by the testator and attested by two witnesses under the Indian Succession Act, 1925. Registration is optional under the Registration Act, 1908 but helps as evidence. Where there is no will, property passes under the applicable personal law of succession, such as the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Heirs may need a succession certificate to collect debts and securities, or letters of administration or probate where the law requires. Private trusts are created under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, and public charitable trusts are governed by other laws.
Consultation
Speak to the chamber.
Leave your name, number and a line about the matter. A member of the chamber will call or message you back during working hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a will have to be registered?
No. A properly signed and attested will is valid without registration, though registration makes it harder to dispute.
What is a succession certificate?
A certificate from the civil court under Part X of the Indian Succession Act that lets an heir collect debts and securities, such as bank deposits, of a deceased person.
Can a will be changed?
Yes. A will can be revoked or changed at any time during the testator's lifetime by a new will or a codicil executed with the same formalities.
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