Father's Property Rights: Unregistered Will Valid, But Beware of Mistakes!

• Property disputes among siblings after parents' death are common, often leading to court battles.
• A father's self-acquired property is personal; he can bequeath it via will as he wishes, unlike ancestral property.
• An unregistered will is legally valid under the Indian Succession Act, provided it's not proven fraudulent or made under duress.
• If a father dies without a will, all sons and daughters have equal rights to his property, as per the 2005 Amendment Act.
• Property not included in a will is distributed equally among all children, while specified property goes to named beneficiaries.

Why It Matters: An unregistered will for self-acquired property is valid, but clear, registered wills prevent family disputes.