[Solved] After the probate of a will, may a case for forgery be filed against an instituted heir?

Q.	After the probate of a will, may a case for forgery be filed against an instituted heir?
A.	No, because the probate of the will is an evidence of its due execution and authenticity.
B.	No, because the probate of the will is a justifying circumstance.
C.	Yes, because a forgery is a criminal action.
D.	Yes, because this is a statutory right.
Answer» A. No, because the probate of the will is an evidence of its due execution and authenticity.

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