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Wills, Testaments & Probate

A will is the last gift you give your family — make it legally sound.

Will drafting, registration, estate planning and probate proceedings under the Indian Succession Act for Hindus, Muslims, Christians and NRIs.

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What's Included
Will Drafting (Hindu, Christian, Parsi)
Will Registration at Sub-Registrar Office
Living Will & Advance Directive
Estate Planning Advice
Probate Petition (High Court)
+3 more services included
About This Service

Wills, Testaments & Probate at VS Arora & Co.

Dying without a valid will (intestate) subjects your estate to the default rules of succession under personal law, which may not reflect your wishes and can trigger expensive family disputes. A properly drafted, registered will is the single most important document in your estate plan.

VS Arora & Co. assists individuals and families in drafting Wills that are clear, legally valid and enforceable, advises on estate planning strategies to minimise disputes and tax exposure, and handles probate and letters of administration proceedings in the High Court when required to establish the legal validity of a will after death.

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Services Covered

What's Included

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Will Drafting (Hindu, Christian, Parsi)
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Will Registration at Sub-Registrar Office
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Living Will & Advance Directive
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Estate Planning Advice
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Probate Petition (High Court)
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Letters of Administration
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Succession Certificate
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Intestate Succession Advisory
Our Process

How It Works

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Estate Planning Consultation

We discuss your assets, family situation and wishes in detail to design an estate plan that reflects your intentions, minimises disputes and complies with applicable personal law.

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Will Drafting

We draft a comprehensive, unambiguous Will in plain English and applicable personal law format, clearly identifying all assets, beneficiaries, guardians (for minors) and the executor.

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Registration (Recommended)

We assist in registering the Will at the Sub-Registrar's office, which creates a permanent record and significantly reduces the risk of the Will being challenged as forged or invalid.

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Probate & Administration

After the testator's death, we file for probate in the High Court if required, obtain letters of administration for intestate estates and advise beneficiaries on asset transfer and succession.

Why VS Arora & Co.

Why Clients Choose Us

15+
Years of IP & Litigation Practice

Deep expertise across trademark, patent, copyright, corporate and general litigation built over 15+ years of active practice.

PAN India
Filing & Representation

We file before all IP Registries, High Courts and Tribunals across India — no matter where your matter needs to be heard.

Free
First Consultation

We give you a clear-eyed assessment of your matter — what the options are, what it will cost and what to expect — before you commit.

100%
Transparent Fees

No hidden charges. We quote fixed fees for standard matters and provide detailed cost estimates for complex litigation.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is a Will mandatory in India?

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No, but dying without a Will means your assets are distributed under personal succession law (Hindu Succession Act, Indian Succession Act, etc.) which may not match your wishes and can cause family disputes.

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Does a Will need to be registered?

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Registration is not mandatory but strongly recommended — it creates an official record that is difficult to challenge as forged, tampered or undiscovered.

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What is probate?

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Probate is a High Court order confirming the validity of a Will and granting the executor the authority to administer the estate. It is compulsory in certain situations (e.g., immovable property in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata) and where required by banks or authorities before releasing assets.

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Can a Will be challenged after death?

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Yes. A Will can be contested on grounds of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud or improper execution. A professionally drafted and registered Will is far less susceptible to challenge.

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