Does a probate look into the intrinsic validity of a will?
Normally, the probate of a will does not look into its intrinsic validity. The authentication of a will decides no other questions than such as touch upon the capacity of the testator and the compliance with those requisites or solemnities which the law prescribes for the validity of the wills. It does not determine nor even by implication prejudge the validity or efficiency of the provisions of the will, thus may be impugned as being vicious or null, notwithstanding its authentication. The question relating to these points remain entirely unaffected, and may be raised even after the will has been authenticated.
