Can a Will be registered after the demise of the testator?

 

  1. Will can be registered after the testator’s death.
  2. Before the Sub Registrar, the party making a claim under the Will must present the Will, documents pertaining to the testator’s death, the witness, and the scribe.
  3. Before the Sub-Registrar, an affidavit stating that the testator had signed the Will in our presence and was in good physical and mental health at the time of execution must be submitted by two attesting witnesses. Additionally, the testator executed the will voluntarily.
  4. If Sub Registrar is satisfied with the truth and genuineness of the execution of the Will, he will register.

 

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