How to Write a Will in India: A Step-by-Step Guide

A valid will needs your signature plus two witnesses who watch you sign — beneficiaries should never be witnesses

No stamp duty applies to a will, and registration is optional but strongly recommended to deter disputes

Probate is mandatory only for wills in Kolkata, Mumbai or Chennai, or for immovable property there

You can rewrite or revoke a will any number of times; only the latest dated will counts

A Muslim can bequeath only one-third of the estate by will without the other heirs' consent