Will

Also known as: testament

A will is a declaration of how a person's property is to be distributed after death, taking effect only on death and revocable until then.

A will need not be registered in India, which is precisely why it is a weak link in a title chain: an unregistered will can be disputed, and probate may be required depending on the state and the community concerned. Where a chain of title passes through a will, diligence should establish whether probate or a letter of administration was obtained and whether any caveat or challenge was filed.