In a recent article we outlined legal issues regarding capacity to make a Will.
A different but related question that is arising more frequently is whether a deceased person who has legal capacity has been coerced into changing his or her Will late in life. This concern is especially relevant in cases involving will disputes and individuals who may have concerns that they have been left out of a will.
Most elderly people, whilst still having legal capacity, find it harder to make decisions and become more easily influenced by those around them. Instances of greater pressure being applied to older people by potential beneficiaries seem to be increasing. [...]
