1. Privileged Will – Made by soldiers or airmen in active service, requiring fewer formalities.
2. Unprivileged Will – Created by civilians and requires signatures and witnesses.
3. Joint Will – A Will executed by two or more persons, usually spouses.
4. Conditional or Contingent Will – Becomes valid only upon the occurrence of a specified event.
5. Mutual Will – When two individuals make identical Wills for each other’s benefit.
6. Holographic Will – A handwritten Will, signed by the testator without witnesses.

Points to Check Before Finalizing a Will

• The testator is of sound mind and legally competent.
• Beneficiaries and asset distribution are clearly mentioned. 
• The Will is signed in the presence of two witnesses.
• The document is free of coercion or undue influence.
• Registration of the Will is considered for authenticity.
• The Will is periodically updated as per life changes.

Benefits of a Will

• Prevents disputes among legal heirs
• Ensures assets are distributed according to the testator’s wishes
• Provides clarity on guardianship for minors
• Reduces legal complexities and delays in inheritance
• Safeguards assets from unintended claims

Key Elements of a Will

1. Clear declaration of intent 
2. Full details of assets and beneficiaries
3. Appointment of executor and guardian (if needed) 
4. Signatures and witness attestations 
5. Revocation clause for previous Wills

Fundamental Provisions of a Will