India, March 8 -- By Dr. CS Adv. Mamta Binani

In Indian homes, conversations about property are common. Conversations about death are not. And somewhere between these two silences lies a document that most families never create - a Will.

Across the country, families spend decades building assets: a house purchased after years of savings, a small plot of land in the hometown, jewellery passed through generations, bank deposits, mutual funds, and retirement savings. These are not just financial assets; they are symbols of security and legacy. Yet, when the person who built them passes away without leaving a Will, these assets often become the very reason families fall apart.

As someone who has worked closely with legal and governance fra...