WILL--NO witnesses

A will should be signed by the testator and 2 witnesses. In the absence of  the signatures of the witnesses, the will is not valid.

Thanks Adv Archana

i just wanted to know for my knowledge what would have been the case if the witnesses would have signed but they were also not alive,so how do we prove as to the witnesses were genuine as they are not alive to come to the court and prove it

Who do we term as a witness????

can any relative or blood relations or husband wife or someone from the house act as a witnesses in general

It is a must to have atleast two witnesses. If there is a dispute, we can prove the document through them. If the witness is not alive we can prove his signature with someone who knows the  signature of the witness. Will need not be registered but must  be attested by witness.

See Section 63 of Indian Succession Act and regarding rpoof of wills see Sec. 68 to 71 of Ecidence Act. Will, Mortgage Deed and Gift/settlement deeds are compulsorily atestable documents under law. Absence of attestation invalidates the document.  Even if they are admitted in judicial proceedingsby the adversary sitll formal proof by examinatio of one of the attestors is necessary.

Since there is the will of your father there is no problem in your case and you can quitely enjoy the property

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