LexisNexis Law Of Wills Gopalakrishnan - 12 Edition 2026
| Author : | Gopalkrishnan |
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LexisNexis Law of Wills by Gopalakrishnan – 12th Edition 2026 provides a comprehensive and authoritative explanation of the principles governing wills, succession, and testamentary disposition in India. This revised edition covers statutory provisions, judicial interpretations, probate procedures, will drafting essentials, and recent developments in inheritance law. Written in a clear and practical manner, it is an essential reference for lawyers, judges, law students, and individuals dealing with estate planning or testamentary matters.
LexisNexis Law of Wills by Gopalakrishnan – 12th Edition 2026 is a highly acclaimed and authoritative treatise on the law relating to wills, testamentary succession, and estate planning in India. Widely trusted by legal practitioners, law students, judges, and academicians, this edition offers a deep and structured understanding of the principles governing the execution, validity, interpretation, and revocation of wills.
This updated 12th Edition (2026) incorporates the latest statutory amendments, significant judicial pronouncements, and contemporary legal developments impacting testamentary law in India. It discusses in detail the essentials of a valid will, testamentary capacity, attestation requirements, codicils, privileged and unprivileged wills, wills executed in special circumstances, and the grounds on which wills may be challenged.
The book also provides extensive coverage of probate procedures, letters of administration, succession certificates, evidentiary standards in proving wills, the role of executors and administrators, and the duties and liabilities of parties involved in estate administration. Complex legal doctrines such as undue influence, fraud, coercion, suspicious circumstances, joint and mutual wills, and powers of appointment are explained with clarity and supported by leading case laws.
Special emphasis is placed on practical guidance for drafting wills, including model formats, important clauses, and common pitfalls to avoid. The author brings together decades of legal expertise, making the content systematic, analytical, and practical for real-world application.
This edition also touches on modern issues such as digital assets in wills, electronic records, property rights in blended families, interfaith succession concerns, and challenges arising from changing social and technological landscapes.
Comprehensive, well-researched, and enriched with illustrative examples, this book serves as an indispensable reference for anyone involved in matters relating to wills, probate, or succession—whether in courts, practice, academia, or personal estate planning. It remains one of the most reliable and exhaustive resources on the subject in India.
