Private Client Practice
Introduction
We offer our expertise and advisory to our clients in India and those settled abroad on Real estate management in India, on succession and inheritance, drafting and execution of Wills including Digital Wills and Living Will and also offer Litigation services for the same.
We were the first lawyers to obtain a Living will registered in the Pune Courts as per Supreme Court directions in the year 2022, Thus we are experienced lawyers for Will in Pune.
Adv V.P Shintre has also published a book titled “Kase Karave Mrutyupatra “ and “ How to make a Will “ published by Rajhans Prakashan
Advisory
Advisory services on
- Succession Planning
- Will
- Living Will
- Family Arrangements
- Partition
Drafting and Vetting
- Search and Title opinion for immovable property
- Agreement to Sell, Sale Deed, Gift Deed and other Deeds of transfer, leave and license agreements, Partition Deeds
- Will
- Digital Will
- Living Will
- Settlement of Private Trusts
Litigation
- Succession certificate
- Heirship certificate
- Probate
- Execution of Will
- Property related litigation – declaration, injunction, partition, possession, etc .
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Frequently Asked Questions
In India, a valid Will must satisfy a few core legal requirements under the Indian Succession Act, 1925. The testator must be of sound mind, not a minor, and must make the Will voluntarily, free from coercion, fraud, or undue influence. The Will must clearly express the intention to dispose of property after death, identify the beneficiaries, and be signed or marked by the testator (or by someone else under their direction). Crucially, it must be attested by at least two witnesses, each of whom has seen the testator sign (or acknowledge the signature) and who sign the Will in the testator’s presence. Registration is not mandatory, but proper execution and attestation are—courts care more about proof of intention and authenticity than paperwork elegance.
Yes—lawyers who handle wills and succession matters routinely help with both drafting and registration. They ensure the Will is legally valid (proper capacity, clear intent, correct attestation), unambiguous (to avoid future disputes), and tailored to the client’s family and property structure. Lawyers also coordinate witnesses, advise on executor appointment, include contingencies, and, if the client chooses, handle registration before the Sub-Registrar by preparing documents and managing formalities. Drafting is essential; registration is optional—but together they reduce litigation risk and strengthen proof when the Will is challenged.
To make a Will with a lawyer in Pune, you generally need basic identity, property, and family details, not heavy paperwork. This includes ID and address proof of the testator (Aadhaar, PAN, passport), details of properties to be bequeathed (sale deed, allotment letter, share certificate, property tax receipt), bank and investment details (account numbers, FDs, demat holdings, insurance policies), and details of legal heirs and beneficiaries. You’ll also need two witnesses with their ID proofs for attestation, and if you plan to register the Will, the same documents plus photographs are required at the Sub-Registrar’s office. The lawyer’s role is to structure these details into a clear, dispute-resistant Will.
Drafting a Will with a lawyer is usually quick and straightforward. If your assets and family situation are simple and documents are ready, a lawyer can prepare a draft within a week. Where there are multiple properties, business interests, or special conditions (like trusts or guardianship clauses), it may take a few more days, mainly to ensure clarity and avoid future disputes. Signing and registration, if you choose to register the Will, can often be completed within a couple of days.
Before transferring inherited property in India, a few key legal checks are essential to ensure clear and marketable title. First, verify the mode of succession—whether through a valid Will (probate required in some cases) or intestate succession under the applicable personal law—and obtain documents like the death certificate, probate/succession certificate/legal heir certificate as applicable. Next, confirm clear title by examining past title deeds, checking for encumbrances, loans, or pending litigation, and ensuring all legal heirs’ consent where required. Mutation in revenue or municipal records must be completed before transfer, and applicable stamp duty and registration requirements must be complied with. These checks prevent future disputes and ensure the transferee receives a legally sound title.