Q1: What is a Will?
A: A Will is a legal document where you specify who should receive your assets (property, financial accounts, valuables etc.) after your death. Without a Will, assets pass according to default Indian succession laws — not necessarily your preference.
Q2: Why is a Will important even if I have a Trust?
A: Wills help cover assets that may not have been transferred into a trust. They ensure anything not covered by your trust still goes to the right people as per your wishes.
Q3: Do Wills go through court?
A: Yes — a Will usually goes through probate, a judicial process to validate it. Probate can take time and involve challenges unless the Will is clear and properly registered.
Q4: What happens if someone dies without a Will?
A: Their estate is distributed as per Indian intestate succession laws, which may not align with personal wishes and can lead to disputes, delays, and family friction.
Q5: How often should I update my Will or Trust?
A: Update your documents whenever significant life changes occur — marriage, children, business changes, new assets, relocations, citizenship changes, or tax law changes.