Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Planning today to protect assets, wishes, and generations to come.

Thoughtful estate planning ensures that an individual’s assets are distributed according to their wishes, minimises the potential for family disputes, and provides clarity and security for future generations. Given the personal and often sensitive nature of these matters, clients need advisors who combine legal precision with genuine discretion and care.

At Avyaan Legal, we assist individuals and families in structuring their estates through wills, trusts, and succession planning instruments suited to their specific circumstances. Our approach places equal weight on legal soundness and family harmony, helping clients plan for the future with confidence.

Our Services Include:

Drafting and registration of wills
Setting up private and family trusts
Succession planning and asset distribution structuring
Probate and letters of administration
Advisory on inheritance under personal laws and the Indian Succession Act, 1925
Dispute resolution in contested wills and succession matters
Nomination and guardianship advisory

Our Expertise:

Our team brings a careful, client-centred approach to estate planning, recognising that these matters often carry deep personal significance alongside their legal complexity. We guide clients through the drafting of clear, enforceable instruments while helping anticipate and minimise the potential for future disputes among family members.

Expertise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it mandatory to register a will in India?

Registration of a will is not mandatory under Indian law, though registering it can help establish authenticity and reduce the likelihood of disputes regarding its validity.

What is the difference between a will and a trust?

A will takes effect after death and directs the distribution of assets, while a trust can be created during a person’s lifetime or after death to manage and distribute assets according to specified terms.

What happens if a person dies without leaving a will?

If a person dies without a will, their assets are distributed according to the rules of intestate succession applicable under their personal law.

Can a will be contested after the testator's death?

Yes, a will can be contested on grounds such as lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, or improper execution, typically through proceedings before the relevant court.

What is probate and when is it required?

Probate is the legal process of validating a will before a competent court, and it is generally required in certain jurisdictions, such as when the will pertains to immovable property situated within specific presidency towns.