To some, Francois Marchant is an unlikely suspect because he’s dead. It’s because he’s dead is why he’s a suspect. Francois was a brilliant businessman. He was also a loving husband and father.
He was also a man known to look at an opportunity for at least three outcomes. If he didn’t see at least three, he would walk away. This is why he’s a good suspect. Gabriella’s Uncle Jimmy shares some knowledge about estate planning and the wealthy which leads the team to believe Francois could be responsible for the fakenup and why. If this is true, it would explain a lot and open the door to a slew of associates employed to assist in this plan.