Unregistered Will Valid: Father's Property Rights & Avoiding Family Disputes

• Property disputes among siblings often arise after parents' death, even with a will.
• A father's self-acquired property is personal; he can will it to anyone, unlike ancestral property.
• An unregistered will is legally valid under the Indian Succession Act, if not proven fake or coerced.
• If a father dies without a will, all sons and daughters get an equal share of his personal property.
• Properties not covered by a will are equally distributed among all legal heirs.

Why It Matters: An unregistered will is legally valid for personal property, but clear, registered wills prevent disputes.