Use this free will format generator to prepare a simple will in the standard format used in India. Enter your details, list who gets which asset, name an executor and witnesses, and the tool produces a ready-to-print will that you can review, sign and register.
Will format generator
Fill in the details to create a simple will in the standard Indian format. Review it carefully before signing.
Sign every page in front of both witnesses. To make it harder to challenge, register it with the Sub-Registrar. Read how to make a will in Delhi.
Clauses in the will format
| Clause | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Declaration | Your identity, sound mind and free will |
| Revocation | Cancels all earlier wills and codicils |
| Executor | Names the person who will carry out the will |
| Bequests | Who gets which specific asset |
| Residuary clause | Covers assets not listed, including those acquired later |
| Lapse clause | Who takes a share if a beneficiary dies before you |
| Guardian | Guardian for minor children, if needed |
| Attestation | Your signature and two witnesses |
What makes the will valid
- You must be an adult of sound mind (Section 59, Indian Succession Act, 1925).
- Sign the will yourself, or by your mark, in front of two witnesses (Section 63).
- Both witnesses must sign in your presence.
- No stamp paper is needed, and registration is optional.
- Do not use a beneficiary or their spouse as a witness; the gift to them becomes void (Section 67). The tool warns you if a witness name matches a beneficiary.
After you generate the will
- Read every line and replace any [BRACKETED] text.
- Describe each property in full: address, khasra or plot number, account or folio numbers.
- Print on plain paper, sign every page, and have both witnesses sign the last page.
- Consider registering it with the Sub-Registrar; a registered will is much harder to challenge.
- Tell your executor where the original is kept.
Our guide on how to make a will in Delhi covers registration, probate and changing a will in detail.
When to get a lawyer to draft it
- You are leaving out a close family member, which invites a challenge.
- You own ancestral, joint or HUF property and need to separate your share.
- You have property abroad or are an NRI.
- You want to create a trust or life interest for someone.
- Your family has a pending dispute over property.
A civil lawyer in Delhi can draft the will, record the reasons for unusual bequests and supervise its execution and registration. For property already in dispute, see our property dispute lawyers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of a will in India?
A will in India usually has a declaration of sound mind, a clause revoking earlier wills, the appointment of an executor, the list of bequests, a residuary clause, the date and place, and the signatures of the testator and two witnesses.
Does a will need to be on stamp paper?
No. A will can be written on plain paper and no stamp duty is payable. Only the registration fee applies if you choose to register it.
Is a will valid without registration?
Yes. Registration is optional under the Registration Act, 1908. A properly signed and attested will is valid, though registration makes it harder to challenge.
Can a beneficiary be a witness to a will?
A beneficiary can sign as a witness, but the gift to that witness or their spouse becomes void under Section 67 of the Indian Succession Act. Use independent witnesses.
Can I make a will online with this tool?
The tool creates the text of a will. It becomes a will only when you print it, sign it, and have it attested by two witnesses as required by Section 63.
Can I change my will later?
Yes. You can change it at any time by a codicil or a new will. The latest valid will prevails.
The generated text is a simple general format for information. It is not legal advice and may not suit complex estates.
Related guides and services
- How to make a will in Delhi
- Succession certificate in Delhi
- Property mutation in Delhi
- Civil Lawyer in Delhi
Written and reviewed by Advocate Shubham Mehta
Advocate, Bar Council of Delhi (Enrl. No. D/6398/2021), and head of SRLM Law Associates. He practises before Rohini Courts, other Delhi District Courts, Family Courts, consumer commissions and the Delhi High Court. More about the firm
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Last updated: September 2026. This page is for general information only and is not legal advice.