Mistake, fraud and forgery in wills

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1. 01

   Mistake, fraud or forgery

   If a will looks wrong on the facts, how do you decide whether you are dealing with a drafting mistake, fraud, or forgery?

2. 02

   Genuine execution check

   What facts would make you conclude the will was not genuinely executed by the testator?

3. 03

   Fraud not pressure

   How do you distinguish fraud from undue influence when the beneficiary has behaved badly?

4. 04

   Forgery and false signature

   When a will contains an error, what is your first question before calling it invalid?

5. 05

   Construction, not validity

   If the will is genuine but the wording is wrong, what is the better route: validity challenge or interpretation argument?

6. 06

   Suspected forgery steps

   What immediate practical steps would you advise a client to take if they suspect the will was forged or procured by deception?

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