Last Will and Testament | India

If you are the executor of a Will, you must provide this sworn Affidavit if you plan to apply to register the Will in India after the death of the testator.

• An application of this type would be made to the Sub-Registrar if the testator died suddenly within a reasonably short period of time after making his/her Will.
• The executor swears to the fact that there was no time to register the will while the testator was still alive.
• This is a fully editable form which is easy to download and fill in with the pertinent details.

The India Affidavit with Application to Register Will after Testator's Death can be downloaded and printed, then sworn by the executor.

Appoint someone as your attorney to manage your business and financial affairs for you while you are out of the country with this Detailed General Power of Attorney for India.

This 10-page Power of Attorney form gives your attorney broad powers to deal with many matters on your behalf, including:

• managing and running businesses,
• signing documents and obtaining certificates and other required forms,
• acting as a partner in partnerships,
• buying, selling, leasing and mortgaging property,
• paying taxes and charges on property,
• collecting rent and loan payments, and filing suit for recovery of such amounts,
• constructing or demolishing buildings and obtaining all the necessary approvals and permits,
• attending meetings and voting your shares as your representative,
• buying and selling stocks, bonds, or other securities,
• commencing legal actions,
• opening and operating bank accounts,
• setting up trusts and acting as trustee,
• generally acting in any capacity you would act, on your behalf.

The form also allows you to appoint a substitute attorney to take over these powers if your attorney should become unable to do so.

This India Detailed General Power of Attorney form is provided in MS Word format and includes instructions for completing and signing the form so that it is legal under Indian law.

Give over real estate property located in India to a loved one with this Gift Deed for Property form.

The property is gifted to a dear friend or family member with love and affection, and the recipient accepts the gift and agrees to hold the donor's interest in the property.

This India Gift Deed for Property form is available as a downloadable MS Word file.

Protect assets and funds located in India by placing the assets into trust with this Private Trust Deed.

• Purpose of Trust. The Trust is established for the benefit of a named beneficiary as life interest, and a trustee is appointed to administer the Trust and distribute the Trust income and assets as set out in the Trust Deed.
• Taxes and Costs. Prior to distribution of the Trust Fund, the trustee will pay all costs and expenses, including any taxes or other charges payable.
• Trust Income. The net income from the trust fund will be used for the maintenance and residence of the beneficiary during his/her lifetime.
• Trustee's Powers. The trustee has the power to accept donations, make investments, set up and operate bank accounts, borrow and lend money, purchase and lease property, enter into partnerships, and otherwise deal with the income of the Trust.
• Delegation of Duties. The trustee may hire or appoint other persons to assist him in his responsibilities.
• Replacement Trustee. The trustee has the power to appoint a replacement trustee to take over his duties if he is no longer able to perform them.

This India Private Trust Deed is available in MS Word format, and is fully editable to fit your circumstances.