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About Wills and Succession Law

What exactly is a Will?

A Will is a written legal document that records what you want done with your property — your money, your home, your investments, your jewellery, anything you own — after your lifetime. While you are alive, it has no effect at all. The moment you no longer are, it becomes the single most important instruction your family has.

Is a Will mandatory?

No. A Will is not legally mandatory. But if you do not have one, the law decides where your assets go — and it may decide in ways you would not have chosen. Most disputes within families after a bereavement begin precisely because there was no Will, or because the Will was poorly drafted.

Who can make a Will?

Any person of sound mind who has attained the age of 18 years (21 years in some specific cases involving guardianship). You do not have to be wealthy. You do not have to be elderly. You do not have to be in poor health. If you own anything you care about — and you have a view on who should receive it — you should have a Will.

What is the difference between a Will and a "gift deed" or "relinquishment deed"?

A Will takes effect only after your lifetime, and you can revoke or change it any number of times before then. A gift deed transfers ownership during your lifetime, and is generally irrevocable once registered. A relinquishment deed is used by a co-heir to give up an inherited share in favour of other co-heirs — it is permanent. These are fundamentally different instruments, and the right choice depends on your goals. We will help you understand which is appropriate for you.

Does my Will need to be registered with the Sub-Registrar?

No. Registration of a Will is not legally required for validity. A properly executed, attested Will is fully valid without registration. Some families prefer to register because it adds evidentiary weight and reduces the risk of allegations of forgery. We assist with registration on actuals if you choose to do so.

How many witnesses are required?

Under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, a Will must be attested by at least two witnesses, each of whom has seen the testator sign (or has received the testator's acknowledgement of signature) and has signed in the presence of the testator. We will brief you on witness eligibility — for instance, a beneficiary or spouse of a beneficiary should not serve as a witness.

Can my Will cover property in different states?

Yes. A single Will can validly cover immovable and movable property located anywhere in the country, and in most cases, abroad as well (subject to the succession law of the foreign jurisdiction for immovable property situated there). We routinely draft Wills for clients with property across multiple states and NRI/OCI clients with overseas assets.

I am married. Can my spouse and I have a single Will together?

We strongly recommend separate Wills — one for each spouse — even where the intentions are identical. Joint Wills create interpretive complications, particularly where the first spouse to pass has a different revocation intent than the second. Two coordinated Wills are cleaner, safer, and equally valid.

Can I change my Will later?

Yes. A Will can be revoked or modified at any time during your lifetime, by drafting a new Will or by executing a "codicil" (a short supplementary document). We retain a copy of your Will and are glad to assist with updates as your circumstances change — children's marriages, new property, business divestitures, charitable intentions.

About Law Tarazoo's Process

How does the process work, end-to-end?

Four steps:

  1. You choose a service and pay. Pick from Online Will (₹5,000), Personalised Will (₹25,000), NRI Will (₹50,000), Pure Consulting (₹10,000), or Succession Planning (₹1,00,000). Pay securely via Cashfree — card, netbanking, UPI, EMI.
  2. We call you within 24 hours. An expert advocate from our team contacts you to schedule your consultation (Online Will customers get instant access to the questionnaire).
  3. We consult. A confidential, unhurried conversation about your assets, family, intentions, and concerns.
  4. We draft, revise, and deliver. Your draft is delivered execution-ready with revisions included as per the chosen tier.
Who will actually draft my Will?

A qualified advocate enrolled with the Bar Council, working under the Law Tarazoo Technologies LLP banner. The advocate who consults with you is the advocate who drafts your Will. We do not delegate drafting to template engines, junior staff without supervision, or third-party freelancers.

How long does the whole process take?

For straightforward Wills: typically 7 to 10 working days from consultation to execution-ready draft. For complex Wills involving multiple jurisdictions, business interests, or trust structures: 2 to 4 weeks. We will give you a clear timeline at the end of your consultation.

Will the consultation feel rushed?

No. The consultation is scheduled for one full hour, and it is yours. If your situation needs more time, we will schedule a follow-up at no extra cost. We did not build this service to rush people through.

Is the consultation in person or online?

Both options are available. Most consultations are conducted via secure video call (Zoom, Google Meet, or a comparable platform of your choosing). In-person consultations are available at our office by prior appointment.

Is everything I share confidential?

Yes — absolutely. Attorney-client privilege applies from the first call. Your information is protected under privilege rules, under the Advocates Act, 1961, under the Bar Council of India Rules, and under our internal data-handling policy aligned with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Can I bring my spouse or a family member to the consultation?

You can. Whether you should depends on your situation. We are equally happy to consult with you alone, with your spouse, or in a coordinated session involving multiple family members. We will gently ask about who is in the room at the start of every call.

About Payment, Pricing & Refunds

How much do your services cost?

Five fixed-price services:

  • Online Will — ₹5,000: self-service questionnaire, instant Will generation.
  • Personalised Will — ₹25,000: 60-minute advocate consultation + bespoke drafting.
  • NRI Will — ₹50,000: cross-border Will for NRIs and OCI holders.
  • Pure Consulting (Succession) — ₹10,000: 60-minute succession-law consultation, no drafting.
  • Succession Planning — ₹1,00,000: end-to-end 12-month engagement — Wills, trusts, tax structuring, family settlement.

All prices are all-inclusive. GST is extra where applicable. No hidden charges, no per-clause surcharges.

Why ₹25,000 for a Personalised Will and not less?

The price reflects a 60-minute expert advocate consultation, full bespoke drafting (no templates), and two revisions until you are satisfied. Cheaper services typically use template engines and offer no real legal review. A ₹25,000 Personalised Will is dramatically less expensive than a probate dispute — which, in our experience, is the alternative when a poorly drafted Will is contested. If you have a simpler estate, the ₹5,000 Online Will is the right starting point.

How do I pay?

All payments are processed by Cashfree Payments, India's leading PCI-DSS Level 1 payment gateway. You can pay using any card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Rupay), netbanking from any major Indian bank, UPI (PhonePe, GPay, Paytm, BHIM), or EMI on supported cards. Your card details never touch our servers.

When will I be contacted after payment?

Within 24 hours. This is our Service Level Agreement for advocate-led services (Personalised Will, NRI Will, Pure Consulting, Succession Planning). For the Online Will, you get instant access to the questionnaire on app.lawtarazoo.com — no callback required.

Is registration of the Will included?

No — registration is optional and billed separately on actuals, depending on the jurisdiction. Our services cover everything up to the execution-ready Will. If you choose to register, we will share a transparent quote for our assistance plus the applicable government fees.

What is the refund policy?

Our refund policy varies by tier. In summary: full refund if you have not yet received the draft or had the consultation. Partial refund if a consultation has taken place but no draft has been delivered, with a retention for the advocate time spent. No refund once the first draft is delivered. Full per-tier details are on our Refund Policy page.

Are there any add-on services?

Yes — optionally. Sub-Registrar registration assistance, codicil drafting, family-trust setup, shareholders' agreement drafting, succession-certificate filings, and matrimonial ringfencing structuring are all available as separate engagements. Existing clients receive priority access at preferred terms.

I have additional questions — how do I reach you?

Email: experts@lawtarazoo.com. Or use the homepage form and we will call you back within 24 hours.

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