Some of the common mistakes while writing the Will include writing it in vague language which is difficult for beneficiaries to understand, not signing the Will in the presence of witnesses, appointing a beneficiary as a witness and not registering the Will to make it authentic.
Although a Will can be written on a plain piece of paper — and not necessarily a stamp paper — we can still make simple errors that can either invalidate the Will or bring about complications for our legal heirs.
Take the case of Mumbai-based Rajan Shah, 68. He had made a Will in January 2023; he had written it all by himself wherein he expressed his desire for his assets to be passed on to his children. However, he had not signed it himself and consequently, there was no attestation by witnesses. He believed he had written down his wishes and hence his family would not face any challenges. He was wrong. His family faced issues after his demise in May 2023.
