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AHi everyone,
I’m looking for advice or guidance on a family inheritance issue that recently came up after the passing of my grandmother in New Delhi.
She owned a home there, and in her original will, she clearly stated that the property should be evenly divided between her three sons (my father and his two brothers). However, after her passing, we discovered that the eldest brother had made changes to the will, supposedly giving the entire home solely to himself.
He had the updated version notarized by a lawyer and also has video footage of my grandmother verbally expressing that she wants him to have the home. The issue is that:
• The other two brothers were not informed about this change at any point.
• My grandmother’s health and mental state were deteriorating around the time this change was made.
• There is strong suspicion among the family that the eldest brother pressured or manipulated her into changing the will.We are now looking into whether this updated will can be challenged, especially on grounds of undue influence, lack of mental capacity, or lack of proper procedure. From what I understand, the last will usually holds legal weight, but only if it was made voluntarily and while the testator was of sound mind.
Has anyone dealt with something similar in India, particularly in New Delhi? If so:
• What steps can the other siblings take to contest the will?
• Is video proof enough to override a written will?
• What kind of evidence would be needed to support claims of coercion?
• Can anyone recommend a reliable probate or inheritance lawyer in Delhi?Any advice or shared experiences would mean a lot. Thank you!
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