People believe that writing a will is like sealing their final wishes forever, a one-time task that guarantees peace after they’re gone. But reality often plays out differently.
From Bollywood families to neighbourhood households, inheritance battles have shown that even the most watertight wills can spring leaks.
A missing witness signature, an overlooked clause, or a slightly vague sentence can open the door to years of legal battle. What was meant to be a symbol of care and clarity can easily turn into a source of conflict and confusion.
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Experts say it is crucial to draft it carefully, follow the law, and review it regularly to ensure that one’s final wishes are honoured without conflict.
WHY WILLS END UP IN COURT
Alay Razvi, Managing Partner at Accord Juris, said that the most common reasons behind wills being challenged in court include lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, forgery, and improper execution.
“The most common reasons include lack of testamentary capacity when the person making the will (testator) was not of sound mind
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