| 2 | Definitions (executor, administrator, will, codicil) | Explains important terms used in the Act. | |
| 5 | Law regulating succession | Movable property follows domicile law, immovable follows location law. | |
| 59 | Who can make a will | Any person of sound mind and major can make a will. | H. Venkatachala Iyengar v. B.N. Thimmajamma |
| 61 | Will obtained by fraud, coercion or undue influence is void | If will is made by force or fraud, it is not valid. | Rani Purnima Debi v. Kumar Khagendra Narayan Deb |
| 63 | Execution of unprivileged will | Will must be signed and attested by witnesses. | H. Venkatachala Iyengar v. B.N. Thimmajamma |
| 66 | Privileged wills | Soldiers and similar persons can make simple wills. | |
| 70 | Revocation of will | Will can be cancelled by new will or destruction. | |
| 74 | Wording of will | Clear intention of testator is important. | |
| 105 | Lapse of legacy | Gift fails if beneficiary dies before testator. | |
| 111 | Conditional bequests | Gift depends on a condition being fulfilled. | |
| 120 | Bequest to unborn person | Gift to unborn is valid only if rules are followed. | |
| 122 | Transfer to class of persons | Gift can be made to group of persons. | |
| 129 | Residuary legatee | Person who gets remaining property after all gifts. | |
| 142 | Specific legacy | Gift of specific property clearly identified. | |
| 150 | Demonstrative legacy | Gift paid from a specific source but can use general assets. | |
| 171 | General legacy | Gift given in general terms, not specific property. | |
| 211 | Executor’s right to property | Executor gets control over property after death. | |
| 213 | Right to executor or legatee | Probate is needed to establish rights under will. | |
| 217 | Application of probate rules | Explains where probate rules apply. | |
| 222 | Probate to executor | Probate is granted only to executor named in will. | |
| 232 | Grant of administration when no executor | Court appoints administrator if no executor. | |
| 276 | Petition for probate | Procedure to apply for probate. | |
| 305 | Duties of executor or administrator | Must manage and distribute estate properly. | |
| 307 | Power of executor | Executor can sell or manage property. | |
| 370 | Restriction on succession certificate | Certificate cannot be granted where probate is required. | |
| 372 | Application for succession certificate | Procedure to apply for succession certificate. | |
| 381 | Effect of succession certificate | Payment to holder gives protection to debtor. | |