A will in India, also known as a testament, is a legal document that sets forth an individual’s wishes and instructions regarding the distribution of their property, assets, and estate upon their death. A will allows the testator (the person making the will) to specify beneficiaries, designate heirs, appoint executors, and dispose of their estate according to their preferences and intentions. Wills may address various matters, including the distribution of specific assets, the appointment of guardians for minor children, charitable bequests, and funeral arrangements. To be valid, a will must comply with legal formalities prescribed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925, including requirements related to the testator’s capacity, signature, attestation, and revocation. Wills may be handwritten (holographic), typed, or printed, and they may be executed in the presence of witnesses who attest to the testator’s signature and the document’s authenticity. Wills may be amended or revoked during the testator’s lifetime through codicils or subsequent wills executed with the same formalities. Upon the testator’s death, the will is submitted to the appropriate court for probate, where its validity is confirmed, and the executor is granted legal authority to administer the estate. Wills provide individuals with autonomy and control over the disposition of their assets, ensuring that their wishes are honored and their loved ones provided for after their passing. Properly drafted and executed wills play a crucial role in estate planning, succession, and the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next.