Is Will registration mandatory? No, but witnesses are
A Will in India does not need to be registered under law, regardless of the testator's religion. Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908, treats Wills as documents that can be registered but are not mandatory to register. Advancing registration voluntarily can deter forgery allegations, safeguard the original from loss or destruction, and make probate or contested succession proceedings smoother for the family after the testator's death.
The cost and minor inconvenience of registration are typically outweighed by the benefits it offers.
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