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Wills and nominees · checked 11 November 2026

Write a will, since a nominee only receives an asset to hand on; a will signed by you and attested by two witnesses is valid without registration.

Without a will your estate is divided under succession law, which can be slow and not what you wanted. Startup shares and ESOPs need their own plan: name who inherits them and check your company's articles and shareholders' agreement for transmission terms. Keep one updated document listing every account, policy and loan, and how your family reaches your digital assets.

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  1. Do I need a will, and what about nominees? Wealth
  2. What happens to my money and startup equity if I die without a will in India? Wealth
  3. Nominee or legal heir, who actually receives my assets when I die? Wealth
  4. How do I make sure my startup shares and ESOPs actually reach my family? Wealth
  5. Do I need to register my will, or can I just write it myself? Wealth
  6. How do I organize my finances so my family can find everything if something happens to me? Wealth
  7. What happens to my crypto, digital accounts, and online assets when I die? Wealth

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