Should wills be made in city of origin, or where the assets are?

I'm a Hindu man who has lived in Bengaluru for the past five years. I am originally from Mumbai. I own a flat near Koramangala in Bengaluru and do not have any property in Mumbai or anywhere else in the country. Should I make my will in Bengaluru or Mumbai, especially when considering stamp duty and related formalities?

- Shaishavi Kadakia & Suja Nair

-Name withheld on request

There is no difference in the legal formalities whether you make a will in Bengaluru or Mumbai. Both locations fall under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, which requires that a will must be in writing and attested by two competent witnesses. You may execute the will in either city, as long as you have reliable and trustworthy witnesses who can be present at the time of signing.