[Solved] A executed a will in English, but did not understand the language. If the will is submitted to probate, how do you think the court will decide?

Q.	A executed a will in English, but did not understand the language. If the will is submitted to probate, how do you think the court will decide?
A.	Deny probate because the will is void as he did not understand the language;
B.	Deny because he could not have written in a language he did not understand;
C.	Grant probate provided that it was explained to him in a language understood by him;
D.	Deny because of the possibility of fraud.
Answer» C. Grant probate provided that it was explained to him in a language understood by him;

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