Before signing
- Who contacted the solicitor or will writer?
- Who gave instructions?
- Was the will-maker seen alone?
- Were old wills and family claims discussed?
System map
Where abuse of power can hide
These are weak spots to understand, not loopholes to exploit. Each one needs facts, source documents, and careful wording.
At signing
- Was the will-maker lucid and free to choose?
- Was the will read and understood?
- Were witnesses independent?
- Was the same document signed properly?
After death
- Who holds the original will?
- Has probate or confirmation started?
- Are assets moving?
- Is the executor giving basic updates?
System weak spots
- Pressure happens in private. The will-maker cannot explain after death.
- Suspicion is not proof. A checklist can show risk, but a court needs evidence.
- The arranger may control evidence. The same person may book appointments, transport the will-maker, hold papers, and become executor.
- Capacity can fluctuate. Timing of instructions and signing can be decisive.
- Executor misconduct is a separate path. Bad administration may not prove the will was invalid.