FAQ

Frequently asked questions

A Will ensures your loved ones receive what you wish, without confusion or disputes. It
gives peace of mind and saves your family from legal hassles.

Any Indian citizen aged 18 years or above with a sound mind can make a Will.

Yes. The Will you create on MakeMyWill.in is legally valid once you print, sign, and get it witnessed by two people.

Registration is optional, not mandatory. A signed Will with witnesses is legally valid even if not registered

Your executor is someone who carries out your wishes after your lifetime. It can be a family member, friend, or even a professional

Yes, your executor can also be one of your beneficiaries if you trust them to manage your estate fairly.

You need two adult witnesses who are not beneficiaries in your Will.

If you don’t make a Will, your property will be distributed as per the Indian Succession Laws, which may not reflect your personal wishes.

Yes. You can include your share or portion of any jointly owned asset. Mention the coowner’s name and your ownership percentage.

Yes. You can update your Will anytime. MakeMyWill.in offers unlimited free updates for the first year, and ₹499/year thereafter.

You don’t need to upload any documents. Just keep details of your assets, beneficiaries, and executor ready.

Yes. NRIs can create Wills for their India-based assets using MakeMyWill.in. For foreign assets, local laws may apply.

Yes. You can include charitable organizations, trusts, or institutions as beneficiaries. You’ll just need to provide their legal details.

  • Do’s: Use full names, list all assets clearly, and mention your relationship with beneficiaries.
  • Don’ts: Don’t include minors as executors or leave unclear descriptions of assets.

No worries! Our website includes simple tooltips and explanations to help you understand each term as you go.

Yes. You can list digital assets such as bank logins, online wallets, or digital collections, along with instructions on access.

Yes . It follows the Indian Succession Act, 1925 and is legally valid once printed and signed properly.

Yes. You can list digital assets such as bank logins, online wallets, or digital collections, along with instructions on access.

You can edit and re-generate your Will anytime before signing. MakeMyWill.in allows free revisions in your account.

Not necessarily. Our platform guides you step-by-step. However, you can consult a lawyer if your estate is complex or includes foreign assets.

Yes. Even a handwritten Will is valid if it’s signed and witnessed properly. MakeMyWill.in just makes the process simpler and cleaner.

  • Print on plain paper
  • Sign in presence of two witnesses
  • Store safely (home, locker, or with your executor)

Keep one copy at home, another with your executor, and optionally one in a bank locker.

Your executor will present your Will to the concerned authorities and ensure your assets are distributed as you wished.

The latest Will automatically overrides all previous versions — always date and sign your new Will clearly.

Yes . It follows the Indian Succession Act, 1925 and is legally valid once printed and
signed properly.