Defending your will: Key legal steps to protect family interests

What legal steps can my family take to protect their interests and ensure the validity of my will if someone challenges it in court? —Name withheld on request

- Amit Pathak

Drafting a will is a time-tested and widely used method of succession planning, enabling individuals to transfer their assets to chosen beneficiaries in a manner they deem fit and ensuring their wishes are clearly defined.

A will will allow you to precisely outline the distribution of your estate, ensuring that your intentions are honored and reducing the likelihood of disputes. Conversely, if a person passes away without a will, they are considered to have died "intestate." In such cases, their assets are distributed to legal heirs as per the applicable personal laws.