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✨ Can a Will Beneficiary be a Witness?
Many people while drafting a Will make the mistake of including beneficiaries as witnesses. But is this legally valid? Will it make the entire Will invalid or only affect that beneficiary? In this video, Advocate Naresh Kudal from Vidhan ka Gyan explains the law under Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Sections 63 & 67) and the practical aspects of executing a Will correctly.

📚 This video covers: Will beneficiary as witness, attestation of Will, effect of Section 67, exceptions for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs & Jains, and expert legal advice to avoid future disputes.

💡 What You Will Learn in This Video
✔️ Meaning of Will & Attestation under Section 63
✔️ Why Beneficiary cannot be a Witness under Section 67
✔️ What happens if a Beneficiary signs as Witness
✔️ Whether the entire Will becomes invalid or not
✔️ Applicability of this rule on Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists & Jains
✔️ Practical advice on how to choose witnesses while making a Will
✔️ Common mistakes people make during Will drafting
✔️ Legal tips to ensure a Will is not challenged in Court

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – 0:27
👉 Why beneficiaries should not be witnesses to a Will?
(Main question raised)

0:34 – 1:29
👉 Introduction by Advocate Naresh Kudal & overview of Wills
(Saying Wills can be simple but must pass legal scrutiny)

1:29 – 2:50
👉 What is a Will & what is attestation?
(Basic meaning, Section 63 of ISA explained)

2:50 – 3:57
👉 Can a beneficiary be an attesting witness?
(Hypothetical example with sons & daughters)

3:57 – 5:54
👉 Section 67 of Indian Succession Act explained
(If beneficiary is witness → Will valid but gift to that witness becomes void; Example with house & car)

5:54 – 6:21
👉 Logic behind Section 67
(To ensure impartiality of witnesses, prevent fraud/undue influence)

6:21 – 7:20
👉 Applicability of Section 67
(Does not apply to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs – Section 57 clarified)

7:20 – 8:34
👉 Practical advice for Hindus/Jains/Sikhs/Buddhists
(Law may not apply, but still better not to make beneficiary a witness – suspicion in courts)

8:34 – 10:11
👉 Advice for Will-makers & witnesses
(Choose neutral witnesses, avoid beneficiary or spouse as witness, consult a lawyer, responsibilities of witnesses)

10:14 – 10:40
👉 Key takeaways
(Gifts to witness/spouse can be void; Will remains valid; Section 67 not applicable to Hindus/Sikhs/Jains/Buddhists)

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⚖️ Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal advice. For case-specific guidance, kindly consult a qualified Advocate.

🙏 Thanks for watching,
Team Vidhan ka Gyan
Advocate Naresh Kudal