Q: How can we be sure that the will's copy was not misrepresented? The witness cannot remember every detail of will.
If someone who has lied under oath three times in court presents a simple copy of a last will, along with a witness, how can we be sure that the copy was not misrepresented? Logically, the witness cannot remember every detail of the document, even if they were present at the signing. Apparently, in Florida, the witness is considered sufficient, but I studied law in Europe, and personally, it doesn't make sense to me. Thank you all.
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A: It appears someone with standing needs to file a Will Contest in whatever Probate Court the Will has been filed in. That is the only place to contest it, and the plaintiff will need a lawyer, at least one cause of action, and witnesses. You may already be out of time.
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