Although there are many safeguards to ensure that Wills are legal and above board, there may be times when a fraudulent Will is identified. There are several ways of identifying these invalid documents, and Will solicitors in North Wales will help in this task.
One of the easiest and most obvious ways of spotting a bogus Will is by examining the signature of the testator. If it does not match other examples of their signature or if the signatures of the witnesses cannot be identified or they have since died, then there could be grounds to challenge the Will.
Another red flag to prompt the examination of the validity of the Will if there are any last minute or sudden additions to the paperwork. This could include making people previously unknown into beneficiaries or increasing a legacy to someone who would normally be left a smaller gift.
Family members of friends may be familiar with the contents of a Will if they have spoken to the testator about the document. When they die and the details are completely different to what was expected, it could mean that the Will has been tampered with or the person was coerced into making the amendments. Will writing solicitors in North Wales have the experience to examine the paperwork closely to identify any anomalies.
Here at Bennett Smith Solicitors, we can support with all aspects of Will making, so give us a call today to book an appointment to speak to us.