New Delhi, June 30 -- My father has used an online website to prepare his will. Is such a will valid and is there anything we should bear in mind?

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Under Indian law, a will is valid so long as it is made by a person (the testator) of sound mind, of his own free will, and is in writing and signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses, who attest the signing. It is immaterial whether the will has been drafted using an online tool, by a lawyer or by the testator himself.

That said, a will is a personalized document and should reflect the testator's specific circumstances. A generic will that does not account for factual nuances may fall short. Your father should therefore ensure that the document is no...