INCOME TAX22 Sept 2026
Two Wills, one estate: Why co-ordination matters | Mint
A UK Will and a separate Indian Will can work together, but only when they are planned as one. This matters if you own assets in both countries. A broad clause like 'I revoke all previous Wills' in your Indian Will may cancel, or cast doubt on, your UK Will. Overlapping residuary clauses create confusion. So map each asset, pick executors carefully, and keep advisers informed.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Separate Wills in the UK and India can make administration more efficient, because assets in each country are dealt with under the Will governing that country.
- A revocation clause drafted too broadly in an Indian Will may inadvertently revoke, or cast doubt on, a UK Will that was meant to keep operating alongside it.
- If both Wills contain broad residuary clauses, an asset not expressly allocated to either one could fall under both, leaving uncertainty over which Will governs it.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Before signing a second Will, ask your adviser to clearly map which assets fall under each Will, review the revocation wording, and settle the executors and probate process for each country. Treat this as general information and get advice on your own estate.
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