Imagine this: You’re living your best life abroad, building a career, creating memories, and planning for the future. Yet, there’s one crucial aspect many NRIs overlook – a local will that protects everything you’ve worked so hard to build.
In 2019, a tragedy struck an NRI family in the UK. Both parents were lost in a car accident, leaving behind two young children aged 4 and 7. What followed was a nightmare that could have been prevented:
The root cause? A simple oversight – the absence of a local will.
As Benjamin Franklin once said,
In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.
While we NRIs are great at planning our taxes and investments, we often shy away from the most critical planning of all – protecting our loved ones when we’re no longer around.
Here’s a hard truth: Your Indian will is essentially a piece of paper in your country of residence. Wills are governed by local laws, which means:
Without a local will, you risk:
A well-crafted local will is your family’s lifeline. It can:
For UK NRIs, NRIWallah has partnered with Octopus Legal (part of Octopus Group) to offer simplified will writing services for NRIs, providing a 10% discount with code NRIWALLAH10 for simple or standard will preparation.
For those preferring personal consultation, you can discuss your case by calling +44 20 45253605.
For NRIs without a will in India, NRIWallah has partnered with VakilSearch to provide comprehensive legal protection. Enjoy 20% off your first will preparation and secure your family’s future across borders.