Petition for Probate of a Will (Bombay High Court Format)

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A testamentary petition by the executor for probate of a Will, in the format used in the Bombay High Court’s testamentary jurisdiction, with schedule of assets and affidavit of attesting witness.

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Template for general reference only; not legal advice. Adapt it to your facts and have it checked by an advocate before use.

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What this draft covers

  • Cause title in the testamentary and intestate jurisdiction
  • Particulars of the deceased, Will and executor under Section 276
  • Relatives of the deceased and citation
  • Schedule of assets and liabilities for court fee
  • Verification and affidavit of attesting witness
  • Prayer for probate

When to use it

Use when an executor named in a Will needs probate, for example to transfer property in Mumbai, and wants a structured first draft for the advocate to settle.

Format: Editable Word document (.docx), 3 pages.

Preview

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

TESTAMENTARY AND INTESTATE JURISDICTION

TESTAMENTARY PETITION NO. [●] OF 20[●]

In the matter of the estate of [name of deceased], [occupation], resident of Mumbai, who died at Mumbai on [date],

AND

In the matter of the petition of [name of executor], the sole executor named in the last Will and testament dated [date] of the said deceased, for probate thereof.

[Name of petitioner], aged about [●] years, [occupation], residing at [address] ……… Petitioner

TO, THE HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE OTHER HON’BLE JUDGES OF THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

THE HUMBLE PETITION OF THE PETITIONER ABOVE NAMED

MOST RESPECTFULLY SHEWETH:

1. [Name] (the “Deceased”), a [Hindu / ●], at the time of death had a fixed place of abode at [address], Mumbai, within the jurisdiction of this Hon’ble Court, and died there on [date]. A copy of the death …

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Can I edit it?

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Does it need stamping or registration?

Many property and transfer documents attract stamp duty, and some must be registered. Check the stamp and registration requirements for your document and State, or ask your advocate.

Is this legal advice?

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