Under section 2(h) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, when is a will intended to take effect?
A will expresses the testator’s intentions about property for effect after death. Under section 62 the testator may revoke or alter the will while competent to dispose of…
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Under section 2(h) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, when is a will intended to take effect?
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A will expresses the testator’s intentions about property for effect after death. Under section 62 the testator may revoke or alter the will while competent to dispose of property by will.
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Option A
Preparing a draft does not bring the testamentary disposition into effect.
Option B
Section 2(h) defines a will by reference to the testator’s intention for the disposition to take effect after death.
Option C
Executing the will records the intention. It does not bring the disposition into effect at that time.
Option D
Delivery to the executor does not determine when the disposition takes effect under section 2(h).
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