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Which statement about a registered will is correct?

Registration of a will is optional in India but advisable. A will is valid if signed by the testator and attested by two witnesses. Registration gives better evidence of genuineness and makes challenges harder, and a registered will can still be revoked or changed.

  1. ARegistration is mandatory for a will to be valid
  2. BA registered will cannot be revoked later
  3. CRegistration is not mandatory, but it adds evidentiary value and reduces the chance of disputesCorrect
  4. DAn unregistered will is invalid for immovable property

Explanation

Indian law does not require a will to be registered; it needs to be signed by the testator and attested by two witnesses. Registration provides stronger proof of authenticity. A will, registered or not, can be revoked or changed during the testator's lifetime.

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