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Leading Case
forgerytestamentary capacityknowledge and approvalstandard of proof
Nina Kung (alias Nina T H Wang) v Wang Din Shin
(2005) 8 HKCFAR 387
Key Principle
In a probate dispute the propounder of a will must prove due execution, testamentary capacity, and the testator's knowledge and approval; an allegation that a will is a forgery must be established on the civil standard, with the cogency of evidence proportionate to the seriousness of the allegation.
Area of Law
Equity, Trusts & Restitution
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