Your Questions Answered: How do I ensure my father's will is safeguarded from unwanted claims?

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Mental capacity: We would recommend having the testator’s doctor certify that the testator is of sound. Genuineness of the will: The testator may choose to register the will if he believes that the chances of contest are high. Registration provides a verification of the testators' signature and hence a contest alleging that the signature is forged would be difficult to uphold in the court of law.

However, it would always be a good practice to have any subsequent codicil also registered if the original will has been. Disgruntled heirs: If the testator is excluding certain relatives from the will, the will should specify the reasons for such decision. A testator may change his will as many times as he wishes.

However, the previous wills made should be destroyed and there should not be different copies of it in circulation. If the assets are sizeable, do consider creation of a private trust or lifetime gifts such that the of security of that asset to a beloved is retained as well as the asset does not deplete in value if a contest is made. Do name an executor(s) in the will as well as alternate executors in a situation where an executor is unwilling or incapable of acting.

Bequests should also take into consideration that the legatee may pre decease the testator and hence alternate bequests would also be preferable to mention. Do seek professional help while drafting the will in order to ensure all guard rails have been kept. As an HNI (high net-worth individual), do pay attention on preservation of your wealth as much as you did to create the same.