All About Wills (2nd Edition)

This book on Wills is framed in a comprehensive manner and is inclusive of exhaustive case laws, relevant statutes alongwith sample forms of Wills which can be adapted for handling almost any type of will. The Second Edition focuses on Will, Probate and Letter of Administration under the Indian Succession Act covering specifically the Hindu Succession Act. Proof of Execution of Will has been carved out as an independent chapter supported with exhaustive case laws. Chapter on Grant of Probate and Letter of Administration has undergone extensive upgradation supported with case laws and a new Chapter on Nomination has been added to address the legal questions surrounding the difference between nominee and legal heirs and their respective rights.

The book covers Types of Wills, Hindu Will, Muslim Will, Christian Will, Execution of Will, Bequests, Attestation, Revocation, Probate and Letter of Administration, Succession Certificate, Construction of Will, Legacy, Codicils, Nomination, amongst others. The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 was done with the objective to remove gender discriminatory provisions in the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and gives equal rights to daughters in the coparcenary property as that of son. Similarly, the daughter shall be subject to the same liability in the said coparcenary property as that of a son.

Throughout the book, the language has been kept simple for easy understanding backed by extracts from the relevant judicial precedents as much as possible to enable readers to understand how theoretical law has been interpreted and put into practice by the various courts. We believe this Edition will definitely serve its purpose and will be of great use to its readers including lawyers, consultants, professionals and individuals who wants to have knowledge about drafting of Will.