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Making a will, for NRIs

How to Make a Will in India When You Live Abroad

To make a valid will in India from abroad, you set out who receives your Indian assets, sign it by hand, and have two witnesses sign in your presence, wherever you live. The surest way to get every detail right is a WillJini lawyer. Call us or request a callback to begin.

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Every rule checked for youSigning, witnesses and wording done the way Indian law expects.
Witnesses where you liveFriends or colleagues abroad can witness your will.
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Outstanding service from start to finish. The entire process was clear, professional, and stress-free. Everything was explained in plain English, and I felt fully supported and confident that my wishes were properly documented. The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and very efficient, answering all my questions promptly.

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The signing rules for a valid will, applied abroad

How each point that decides whether a will holds works when you live outside India.

The rule	What it means for you abroad
You sign the will by hand	Sign at home or at work; you do not need to be in India
Two witnesses sign in your presence	Any two people who watch you sign, of any nationality
Witnesses need not sign together	They can sign on different days, each in front of you
No set form for the witnessing	No notary, apostille or consulate stamp is needed
Witnesses chosen with care	Best practice: two people who receive nothing under the will

Rather not check every rule yourself?

A WillJini lawyer drafts the will and writes a signing note for the country you live in.

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How we make your will with you

Four steps from your first question to a valid will.

Tell us what you own in India

Property, accounts and investments, and who should receive each.

We draft and explain

Every clause in plain English, revised until you are happy.

You sign with two witnesses

Following our step by step signing note.

Store it and tell your executor

So the original can be found when it is needed.

A father in London signing his Indian will before two English neighbours who will witness it

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Pick a free slot below and the meeting is booked. The calendar shows the times in your own time zone.

Common questions

Do my witnesses need to be Indian?

No. Any two people who see you sign can be your witnesses, wherever you live. Just avoid anyone who receives something under the will.

Does the will need a notary or an apostille?

No. Indian law asks for your signature and two witnesses, and prescribes no particular form for the witnessing.

Can I write my will without a lawyer?

Yes. Most NRIs still use one, because a mistake in a will surfaces only when the family has to rely on it.

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What families say

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Anand R

7 months ago

I availed of Willjini's POA vetting service. The onboarding and initial connect with the core team was facilitated and supported by Adv. Shweta Ma'am. Details of professional fees were communicated upfront. No hidden costs. Adv. Manisha Ma'am guided me initially, providing vital technical inputs for key decision making. That helped a lot in determing a course of action and appropriate solution for my unqiue requirements. Adv. Riddhi Ma'am helped with reviewing the initial POA draft that I had prepared. The vetting process was thorough and meticulous. A significantly overhauled draft was shared with me and subsequently finalized after taking my inputs and recommendations. I required additional inputs at the time of registration that was further supported by Adv. Manisha and Adv. Riddhi. The registration process was ultimately successful and the POA is ready for pickup. I am grateful to the entire Willjini team for their inputs, guidance and support.

Anshul

7 months ago

Excellent team and service. Good knowledge

VIVEK SHARMA

7 months ago

Had a very good experience of engaging with Willjini team for drafting a will and its registration. Very professional and courteous team.

Kiran Chang

8 months ago

I walked into their office without prior appointment and was attended by Mr.Devvrat Unadkat promptly. He explained with clarity the procedure for drafting a will and also handed over a checklist. I was assigned a team comprising a Advocate Alpana Rathi and Sucheta Bajaj. From the first meeting with Mr.Devvrat to drafting the will through whatsapp and email by Advocate Alpana and completing the registration formalities by Ms.Sucheta everything went smoothly. The whole team was efficient and professional and with their expertise I am relieved of finalizing and registering the will. I would highly recommend to my family and friends.

Rajeev Chitnis

8 months ago

Fully satisfied with the service offered by WillJini Succession Services Pvt. Ltd.

Neha Ghosh

8 months ago

I reached out to them because I needed a will drafted urgently for a house transfer, and I’m honestly so glad I chose them. The team really stepped up. Everything moved quickly and smoothly, but what I appreciated most was how well they communicated throughout the whole process. They kept me updated at every stage without me ever having to follow up. I told them I was in a rush, and they genuinely took that on board — no excuses, no delays, just solid work and a team effort. They got everything done on time and handled it all with care and professionalism. Really grateful for their help and would happily recommend them.

Yohann Coutinho

8 months ago

Extremely happy with the services, experience and professional expertise provided by WillJini! Every process was explained with utmost clarity and executed with care & precision. Highly recommend reaching out to WillJini for all your legal matters!

Dhruv Sharma

8 months ago

Utilized their services and very professionally managed. Clear communication, understood our requirements and executed accordingly. Good job!

Karunakara Shetty

8 months ago

I had good experience with entire exercise of making a will with willgene.You cover every possibility that might happen among we three of us,myself and my two sons. You are straight forward and professional which I like very much.Once required data were collected for the will and followed by corrections, you hardly wasted time to get it registered. Overall I was very happy from start to end.

RAJESH PARASURAM

9 months ago

Very satisfied with the services provided . They are very prompt and knowledgeable . Recommend this to everyone who needs legal guidance

Sriram Iyer

9 months ago

The team was quite helpful and got my will prepared at short notice without much hassles.

Abe Alexander

9 months ago

Thank you to the entire team, especially ⁨Alpana Rathi at Willjini⁩, for promptly addressing all my queries. The entire process was smooth and hassle-free, and the support throughout was excellent. Highly appreciated.

Mayur Dhanak

9 months ago

We would like to thank the whole team of Willjini for a very smooth process of gift deed and the joint will both at the same time.Your prompt reply on every question was very helpful to us. The best part is that you respected our time and managed to get appointment ASAP and made the whole process stress free for us. We will surely work with your company again and will definitely recommend to others. Thank you Riddhi,Suchitra,Devvrat,Alpana,sorry if i missed out anyone's name,you all are best...Thank you 🙏🏼

Bhagwandas Chudasama

9 months ago

Outstanding service from start to finish. The entire process was clear, professional, and stress-free. Everything was explained in plain English, and I felt fully supported and confident that my wishes were properly documented. The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and very efficient, answering all my questions promptly. Excellent value for money and complete peace of mind — I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this will writing company to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy service

Shobana Moorty

9 months ago

Availed their services for preparation and registration of two Wills. It was a smooth experience right from the initial discussion to documentation to hassle-free registration. The team assigned was responsive, patient and guided me well. Consultations happened conveniently on phone & emails. Thank you.

Jacob Punnoose

1 year ago

I am pleased to share my experience with Willjinni Service Trust. I have established two Family Private Trusts through Willjinni and found their team to be highly professional and supportive. They guided me through every step of the process, from the initial setup to the pre- and post-registration of the Trust Deeds. I strongly recommend Willjinni to anyone considering setting up a Family Trust. Thanks to Shweta, Sucheta, Srishti and Alpana for your support and assistance given through out the assignment .

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