[Solved] At the time A executed his will there was a pronouncement that he was insane. A week after he died, but he was already of sound mind. If the will is submitted to probate, how do you think the court will decide?

Q.	At the time A executed his will there was a pronouncement that he was insane. A week after he died, but he was already of sound mind. If the will is submitted to probate, how do you think the court will decide?
A.	Grant it because A was of sound mind at the time of death;
B.	Grant it because the subsequent capacity cured the defect of the void will;
C.	Deny probate because the will is void ab initio;
D.	Grant it since the will is extrinsically valid and complete
Answer» C. Deny probate because the will is void ab initio;

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