A ‘Mutual Will’ comes into force upon the death of either of the Joint Testators –Analysis of Delhi High Court’s ruling

A Mutual Will can also be a Joint Will, in which case it is termed a Joint and Mutual Will. As mentioned, Mutual Wills can be made as a separate Wills. But sometimes, Mutual Wills may be made either by a Joint Will or by separate Will, in pursuance of an agreement that they are not to be revoked. The key point is irrevocable. Such an agreement could appear either in the Will itself or by a separate agreement.A Mutual Will can also be a Joint Will, in which case it is termed a Joint and Mutual Will. As mentioned, Mutual Wills can be made as a separate Wills. But sometimes, Mutual Wills may be made either by a Joint Will or by separate Will, in pursuance of an agreement that they are not to be revoked. The key point is irrevocable. Such an agreement could appear either in the Will itself or by a separate agreement.taxmann.com Latest ArticlesRead More

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