Protect Your Family's Future with a Legally Valid Will
70% of Indians pass away without a Will — leaving families with frozen assets and court disputes. Create your Will online in 10 minutes.
Why You Need a Will in India
Without a valid Will, your assets stay frozen or lead to family disputes for years.
Unclaimed in Indian Banks
Bank balances, FDs, mutual funds and insurance lying unclaimed because nominees weren't assigned or Wills weren't written — verified by RBI Unclaimed Deposits data.
Family Disputes
Without a Will, family members must go to court to claim assets — a process that can take years and cost lakhs in legal fees.
Lawyers Charge ₹10k–₹50k
SmartWill gives you the legally structured format for just ₹299 — the same outcome, a fraction of the cost.
The 30-Second Nominee Reality Check
Over 90% of Indians mistakenly assume a Bank or Demat Nominee inherits their wealth. Test your family's real legal risk in 3 quick questions.
1. Which assets do you want to secure for your family?
Select all that apply to your household:
How SmartWill Works
3 steps. 10 minutes. Your family protected.
Add Your Assets
Bank accounts, FDs, property, gold, mutual funds, stocks & vehicles.
Assign Beneficiaries
Choose your spouse, children, or parents and set the exact percentage for each.
Instant Legal Will PDF
Instantly download your ready-to-print Will, formatted under the Indian Succession Act 1925.
See How Easy It Is in 60 Seconds
Watch our 1-minute walkthrough showing how quickly you can create a legally valid Will.
SmartWill vs Generic AI vs Traditional Lawyers
Why asking ChatGPT or hiring a ₹25,000 lawyer isn't the right way to protect your family's inheritance.
| Legal & Technical Standard | Generic AI (ChatGPT / Free Doc) | Traditional Lawyer | SmartWill India (⭐ Recommended) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | Free (High Legal Risk) | ₹10,000 - ₹50,000 | Only ₹299 (Fixed) |
| Turnaround Time | 5 Minutes | 2 to 4 Weeks | Just 10 Minutes |
| Indian Succession Act (Sec 63) | ❌ Fails (Hallucinates US/UK probate) | ✅ Compliant | ✅ 100% Legally Formatted |
| Witness Disqualification (Sec 67) | ❌ Fatal Trap: Allows beneficiary as witness | ✅ Checks manually | ✅ Automated Statutory Checks |
| Data Privacy & DPDP Act 2023 | ⚠️ Trained on public AI models | ⚠️ Handled by office typists/clerks | 🔒 Zero-Knowledge Client AES-GCM |
| Future Lifetime Edits | Re-prompt from scratch | Paid consultation every visit | ✅ Free Lifetime Digital Edits |
The Real Cost of "Saving" ₹299 Today
When an Indian passes away without a Will, banks and registrars freeze accounts. Here is what grieving families are actually forced to spend in Indian district courts:
12–18 Months of Court & Bank Delays
What Indian succession law mandates when you leave no written Will:
- Frozen Accounts & Lockers: SBI, HDFC, and post offices refuse release without a court order. Nominees cannot withdraw.
- Court Succession Certificate: District courts levy 3% to 5% ad-valorem stamp fees on your family's savings.
- Lawyer Litigation Fees: Advocates charge ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000+ for filing probate or succession petitions.
- 10+ Physical Court Visits: Your grieving spouse and children must attend repeated hearings before a judge.
10 Minutes to Instant Family Immunity
Legally compliant with Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act 1925:
- Zero Court Succession Delays: Clear asset ownership bypasses lengthy intestate court disputes.
- Direct Bank Settlement: Banks release FDs, mutual funds, and properties directly to designated heirs.
- 2-Witness Statutory Validity: Structured with automated witness conflict-of-interest checks (Sec 67).
- Free Lifetime Digital Edits: Update assets, add children, or change allocation anytime at zero extra charge.
Simple, Honest Pricing
No hidden legal charges. Complete Will creation for less than the cost of a dinner.
Complete Digital Will
- Complete Asset & Beneficiary Allocation
- Formated under Indian Succession Act 1925
- Instant PDF Download
- 2-Witness Signing & Execution Guide
- Trilingual Support (English, Telugu, Hindi)
- Free Unlimited Storage & Digital Edits
What Makes a Will 100% Legally Valid vs. Invalid in India?
Don't let common myths or signing mistakes void your family's hard-earned inheritance. Understand what Indian law actually requires.
100% Legal & Court-Enforceable
What the Indian Succession Act 1925 strictly recognizes
Plain White A4 Paper is 100% Legal
Under Indian law, stamp paper or green sheets are NOT required. A clean printout on plain A4 paper carries full legal validity in court.
Two Independent Adult Witnesses
Two individuals (aged 18+) must witness your signature and sign in each other's presence. They must be mentally sound.
Registration is Completely Optional
Under Section 18 of the Registration Act 1908, registering a Will is optional. An unregistered Will has equal legal force.
Any Indian Language Permitted
You can legally draft your Will in English, Telugu, Hindi, or any regional language understood by you.
Unlimited Lifetime Updates
You can amend or revoke your Will anytime. The latest dated Will automatically supersedes all older versions.
Critical Traps & Illegal Mistakes
Mistakes that make a Will void or rejected in court
Beneficiary Signing as a Witness (Section 67)
Fatal Trap: If your son, daughter, or spouse signs as a witness, their entire bequest is 100% void by law! Witnesses must be independent.
Gifting Ancestral Property Beyond Your Share
You can only freely bequeath self-acquired property. You cannot disinherit legal coparceners from undivided ancestral family land.
Coercion, Force, or Lack of Sound Mind
Any Will executed under physical pressure, emotional blackmail, fraud, or during mental incapacity is null and void.
Altering Document After Signature (Forgery)
Tampering with or digitally editing a signed Will is a non-bailable criminal offense (Forgery under Sec 463/465 IPC / BNS).
Vague Proportions Leading to Family Disputes
Ambiguous instructions ("give some money to X") cause civil lawsuits. Percentages must be clearly specified to 100%.