Bequest to a family member, then conditionally to charity
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 13 March 2025
This query is : Resolved
Hello, is the following wording, in a Will, clear in this regard:
"I hereby bequeath and devise all my movable and immovable property to my ... (name and details of family member)"
Then later on:
"In the event, ... (name of the family member) ... does not leave behind a will of their own regarding my assets, all my assets shall be bequeathed for charitable causes. .... (Details of the charitable organisations and purpose of bequest to charity) ..."
• Is this wording sufficient and clear that the assets are first to be bequeathed to the family member, and in the absence of any Will of the said family member regarding the assets in question, the assets would be bequeathed to charity?
• Please suggest if any modification should be done.
Sorry for being anonymous, but it's important.
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 13 March 2025
If the family member does not leave a will for the assets that shall be bequeathed to the Commissioner of Charity, it shall be mentioned.
