What is a Will Deed? A will deed is a legal document designed to transfer ownership of tangible assets to the testator’s heirs upon their demise. It outlines guidelines for the distribution of property and assets to prevent future legal disputes.

A will exists in perpetuity and is valid for time-immemorial after the death of the testator and there is no bar on its enforcement. The beneficiary in whose name the will is written gets an indefinite right to get it executed anytime after the death of the testator as the will remains valid for time immemorial.

The Will drawn by a person who knows how to write a will in India can be written by hand or printed/typed. It should mention every vital information relating to the property details, personal and family details, executors’ names (if any), power of attorney details (if any), bequeathed details, and witness requirements.

As per Section 18(e) of Indian Registration Act, 1908 registration of Will is not mandatory. Though it is advised that you must get your Will registered to remove all doubts pertaining to ingenuity of the Will. However, registering a Will does not make it sacrosanct. It can always be challenged before the court of law.