A will may feel like the final word, but if it can’t be executed, it’s just paper. Families often learn this the hard way. One missing document, one unclear clause or one forgotten instruction is enough to turn a simple inheritance into months of delay and dispute.
The truth is, writing a will is only half the job. The real work begins afterwards. And unless the executor knows exactly what to do, and where everything is kept, even the most carefully drafted will can collapse into confusion.
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To understand how families can avoid delays and disputes, India Today spoke to Shaishavi Kadakia, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and Nitin Jain, Partner, Agama Law Associates.
FIRST STEPS AFTER A PERSON'S DEATH
Shaishavi Kadakia, said that the executor should be informed immediately.
“The executor (if the executor is someone other than the family members) should be contacted and informed about the demise of the testator.
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