Protecting a will against fraud

Himoutdoors

I'm having a will drawn up by a solicitor.  Is it possible to have a clause that the will can only be superseded by another will drawn up by a solicitor?  This would mitigate the risk of a subsequent fraudulent DIY will.  Or any other suggestions for protection from fraud for wills?  Many thanks for reading.

Keep_pedalling

No, because the opening part of a will will normally contain a revocation clause which invalidates all previous wills and codicils.

Keep_pedalling

Forged wills are very rare and the risk is exceedingly low unless you are aware of a family member who might be likely to do this. If you have genuine concerns about someone then then talk it though with the solicitor who is drafting your will.

Marcon

Himoutdoors said:

I'm having a will drawn up by a solicitor.  Is it possible to have a clause that the will can only be superseded by another will drawn up by a solicitor?  This would mitigate the risk of a subsequent fraudulent DIY will.  Or any other suggestions for protection from fraud for wills?  Many thanks for reading.

If someone can forge a DIY will, then they can forge one to look as if it's been drawn up by a solicitor.

Any reason why you think someone might try to do that? 

Mojisola

Keep_pedalling said:

Forged wills are very rare and the risk is exceedingly low unless you are aware of a family member who might be likely to do this. If you have genuine concerns about someone then then talk it though with the solicitor who is drafting your will.

I would second this.

The solicitor should make notes of your concerns and keep them in your file.

If a new will appears, the notes would help anyone who wanted to challenge a newer will especially if the people you are concerned about get a larger cut from your estate.

tacpot12

It's a bad idea anyway. There is more chance that you will want to make a new Will when you realise that you are close to dying than of someone forging a Will. Being able to make a new Will with just two independent witnesses available is a valuable situation. 

Himoutdoors

Thanks everyone for your very helpful responses.  I will act accordingly.