Does marriage nullify a will? Key insights

I am a 44-year-old man who recently decided to get married. I have inherited some property from my deceased father, which I want my younger sister to inherit upon my passing, instead of my spouse or any other legal heir. Please advise whether my pre-existing will would be revoked automatically if I get married, and whether I need to prepare a new will thereafter to ensure my wishes are honoured.

- Shaishavi Kadakia & Dharana Trivedi

The revocation of a will upon marriage depends upon the personal law applicable to you. As the query does not specify your religion, we have broadly set out the position for different religions below. To answer your query, we have assumed you are not from Uttarakhand or a state where a separate code applies for inheritance-related matters.