Sunjay Kapur Will Dispute: 7 Critical Lessons to Bulletproof Your Family's Inheritance – Even for the Ultra-Rich | iWills India

The ongoing Delhi HC battle over late Sona Comstar Chairman Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 crore estate exposes forgery risks, blended family traps, and trust pitfalls—perfect warnings for every Indian family.

The Explosive Case at a Glance

Sunjay Kapur died unexpectedly June 12, 2025, at 53. His March 21, 2025 will allegedly leave most personal assets to wife Priya Sachdev (third wife, minor son Azarius), excluding prior children Samaira & Kiaan (with ex-wife Karisma Kapoor) and mother Rani. Children allege forgery (metadata anomalies, suppressed 7 weeks, errors like misspelt names); seek forensics, criminal charges (BNS Ss 338/340). Rani claims "RK Family Trust" (2017) is fraudulent. Recent: Delhi HC summons (Jan 28, 2026); SC seeks Karisma's reply on divorce records (Jan 15).

Lesson 1: Blended Families Need Crystal-Clear Wills

Multiple marriages mean step-kids aren't Class I heirs unless specified—Hindu Succession Act favors bio-children/mother. Explicitly name all (e.g., "Samaira gets X%") or disputes erupt, as here.

Lesson 2: Digital Forensics Can Unmask Forgery

Metadata exposed the will's creation on the wrong computer/post-death. Use secure drafting (iWills.in timestamps); store originals safely; video signing with witnesses.

Lesson 3: Don't Hide Wills – Share with Executor Early

Priya allegedly suppressed it for 7 weeks; led to suspicion. Appoint neutral executor (not spouse); deposit registered copy at court/sub-registrar.

Lesson 4: Trusts Can't Override Wills Without Scrutiny

Rani alleges fraudulent trust post-marriage. Irrevocable trusts work, but disclose fully; get independent trustees. Wills/trusts must align.

Lesson 5: Divorce Settlements Haunt Succession

Priya seeks 2016 Karisma divorce papers; prior maintenance may impact shares. Update wills post-divorce; include clauses for ex-spouses' kids.

Key Prevention Steps

Risk from Case	Fix with Will
Forgery claims	2 independent witnesses; notarize/video.
Blended heirs	List step/bio kids explicitly.
Trust fights	Integrate assets; name backups.
Suppression	Inform family/executor upfront.

Act Now – Avoid Courtroom Drama

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