On the issue of invalidating a will

In this article, the author notes the importance of the institution of inheritance, which affects the interests of all participants in civil circulation, contributing to the strengthening of private property. Analyzing cases of recognition of wills as invalid, judicial practice in this category of cases, the author comes to the conclusion that the main reason for such situations is challenging the capacity of the testator. The author proposes to consolidate in the practice of notaries the active use of telecommunication technologies, in particular video recording, as evidence of the legitimacy of the capacity of the testator, as well as the actions of a notary in drawing up and certifying a will.