Do you need a will before you turn 45?

Wills have always been an uncomfortable subject in India. The general perception is that a will has to be drafted only when a person is in the later stages of his/her life. Wills can be drafted by anyone who is above 21 years of age. What is a will? A will is a legal declaration of the intention of a Testator with respect to his property which he desires to be carried out after his death. In India a will can be made on plain paper. It is not legally necessary to make the will on stamp paper. A will can be...

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