Ask him to remember these basic points while making his Will;
1. There is no prescribed form for a Will, it can be made in a plain piece of Paper.
2. It only needs to be properly signed and attested.
3. The Will can be in any language.
4. Two witnesses must attest a Will; one preferably a doctor.
5. The witnesses should sign in the presence of each other and the person making the Will.
6. He can get the Will Notarised at nearest Indian High Commissions office.
7. The Will should provide for the appointment of Executors, though not mandatory.
8. On his/her next trip to India the Will should be registered with the Department of Registrations where the property(s) are situated. This is particularly important if the line of succession is being cut and any one of the legal heirs is being deprived of their share as case made out before me in this brief.
9. On his/her next trip to India he has to be physically present in front of Registrar to get a Will Registered as photographs of the person and signatures are verified.
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