Should I register my will in Pune and what is the procedure?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Registration of your will in Pune is optional but strongly recommended to prevent future disputes about its genuineness. The Bombay High Court has observed that a registered will carries a presumption of validity but is not conclusive proof of free execution.

Under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999 and the Registration Act, you must present the will before the sub-registrar with two witnesses. The testator and witnesses must appear in person for identification.

A registered will can still be challenged on grounds of coercion, fraud, or unsoundness of mind. The original registered will remains with the sub-registrar and a certified copy can be obtained.