India Repeals Mandatory Probate for Wills

The Indian government has changed a law that used to make it necessary for families to go to court to prove that a will is real.

This process was called probate.

Before, families in certain cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata had to do this, but now they don't.

This change makes it easier for people to follow the instructions in a will without going to court first.

However, banks and other institutions might still ask for probate to avoid future problems.

The law now treats everyone the same, no matter where they are from or their religion.