New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Public understanding regarding the necessity of creating a will continues to lag, even with the severe legal and financial hurdles that occur when someone passes intestate. When a household's primary earner dies suddenly, surviving family members often face immense challenges in tracking down and claiming assets scattered across various investment portfolios, bank deposits, insurance claims, and property holdings.

As familiarity with legacy planning grows, web-based services like Yellow, Aasan Will, KustodianLife, and No Grey are stepping in to streamline document creation. Gaining clarity on how these services function, the prices they charge, and their potential constraints helps individuals evaluate whether a dig...