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Faizan Siddiqui
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Will Dispute & Probate Lawyer · Allahabad · Succession Law Expert

Will Dispute & Probate Lawyer in
Allahabad

Wills are contested and forged more often than people realise — especially in property-rich families. Advocate Faizan Siddiqui has handled will challenges, probate applications, and testamentary suits in Allahabad for 18+ years. Whether you are challenging a suspicious will or applying for probate of a genuine one, expert legal guidance is essential.

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A Will is among the most powerful legal documents — and it is also among the most abused. When a wealthy family member dies and a suspicious will surfaces, the natural heirs face the prospect of losing everything to a forged document or an instrument obtained by manipulation. On the other side, when a genuine will exists, obtaining legal recognition through probate is essential before property can be transferred. Whether you need to challenge a will or apply for probate of a valid one — you need an expert will dispute and probate lawyer in Allahabad. Advocate Faizan Siddiqui handles testamentary cases, probate applications, and civil fraud cases arising from forged wills — as a property dispute lawyer in Allahabad, he has the civil and criminal expertise to attack will fraud from both sides. Call +91-9911387328.

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Grounds for Challenging a Will in Allahabad Courts

Not every will is genuine. Indian courts, including those in Allahabad, regularly set aside wills that were obtained by fraud, forgery, or undue influence. A successful challenge requires proving one or more of these grounds.
  • Forgery — signature, thumbprint, or attestation on the will is fabricated
  • Undue influence — testator was pressured, manipulated, or coerced by the beneficiary
  • Lack of testamentary capacity — testator was of unsound mind, severely ill, or under medication affecting judgment
  • Improper execution — will not signed by two witnesses as required under Section 63 Indian Succession Act
  • Suspicious circumstances — will made immediately before death, in secret, benefiting only one family member
  • Later will exists — the challenged will has been revoked by a subsequent valid will
  • Unregistered will vs. registered will — weight of evidence issues

Probate — When and How to Apply in Allahabad

Probate is a legal certificate granted by the court confirming that a will is genuine and the executor named in it has the legal authority to act. In Allahabad, probate is required before property can be transferred based on a will in many cases — particularly for immovable property.
  • Section 276 Indian Succession Act — probate application filed before Civil Court / High Court
  • Documents required: original will, death certificate, property list, applicant's identity documents
  • Citation issued to legal heirs — all potential objectors given notice
  • If unchallenged: probate granted after verifying will execution formalities
  • If contested: testamentary suit — full civil trial on will validity
  • Probate grants executor authority to distribute estate as per will terms

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Forged Will — Criminal Remedy Alongside Civil Challenge

A forged will is a criminal offence under IPC Section 467 (forgery of will) and Section 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating). As a criminal lawyer at Allahabad High Court, Advocate Faizan Siddiqui pursues both civil challenge and criminal FIR simultaneously — maximising pressure on those who have fabricated the will.
  • IPC 467 — forgery of valuable security/will: punishable with life imprisonment
  • IPC 468 — forgery for cheating: 7 years imprisonment
  • FIR at local police station + complaint under IPC 420/467/468 for forged will
  • Criminal FIR creates pressure for settlement in the civil will dispute
  • Evidence in criminal case helps in civil probate challenge

Protecting Inherited Property During Will Dispute

While a will challenge is pending, other legal heirs may attempt to transfer or sell the estate property. As a property dispute lawyer in Allahabad, Advocate Faizan Siddiqui obtains urgent stay orders from the civil court preventing transfer, sale, or encumbrance of disputed estate property until the will contest is decided.

Types of Cases We Handle

Will Challenge / Testamentary Suit
Probate Application at Allahabad Civil Court
Probate at Allahabad High Court
Forged Will FIR (IPC 467/468)
Undue Influence Challenge in Will
Revocation of Grant of Probate
Succession Certificate Applications
Letters of Administration
Stay Order on Estate Property
Will Registration Advice

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What Clients Say

“My father's will was forged by a cousin who added himself as sole beneficiary. Advocate Faizan proved the forgery through handwriting expert evidence and secured a decree cancelling the will. My rightful inheritance was restored.”

Meena Srivastava

Forged Will Challenge

Allahabad, UP

“Needed probate for my father's genuine will to transfer property. Faizan Sir filed the probate application and handled the entire process including publication and citation notices. Probate was granted within 8 months. Smooth and professional.”

Rajiv Saxena

Probate Application

Prayagraj, UP

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Will challenge karne ke liye kya karna chahiye Allahabad mein?
Testamentary suit file karein civil court mein — forgery, undue influence ya unsound mind pe. Saath mein criminal FIR bhi ho sakti hai IPC 467/468 ke tahat. Advocate Faizan Siddiqui will disputes handle karte hain — call: +91-9911387328.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I challenge a forged will in Allahabad courts?
A forged will is challenged by filing a testamentary suit in the appropriate civil court (or Allahabad High Court for certain properties) seeking a declaration that the will is invalid. Evidence of forgery — handwriting analysis, witness statements, circumstantial inconsistencies — is presented. A criminal FIR under IPC 467/468 is filed simultaneously. Advocate Faizan Siddiqui handles both tracks — call +91-9911387328.Need help with this? WhatsApp Faizan Sir →
Is probate required for all wills in Allahabad?
Probate is mandatory for wills of Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, and Sikhs only in the original jurisdiction of the High Courts. For immovable property in UP, probate or succession certificate is strongly recommended even where not legally mandatory — as property registration offices and banks typically require it. Advocate Faizan Siddiqui advises on the most efficient route in each case.Need help with this? WhatsApp Faizan Sir →
Can a will be challenged if the testator was under influence or had dementia?
Yes. Lack of testamentary capacity (Section 59 Indian Succession Act) is a strong ground to invalidate a will. Medical records showing dementia, psychiatric illness, or heavy medication at the time of will execution are critical. Undue influence requires proving that the testator's free will was overpowered by another person. These are complex cases requiring an experienced civil litigation lawyer.Need help with this? WhatsApp Faizan Sir →
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