A harmless typo in a will - does it matter? (scotland)

thistledome

Hello
Not a very exciting question, I'm afraid, but I can't find a definitive answer by Googling, so hoping somebody here knows.

A will drawn up by a solicitor (scotland). There is a typo, which makes no practical difference to the testators wishes. Thus:

"I leave £1000 to my Cousin, Reg Smith" has been typed as:

"I leave £1000 to my Reg Smith"

Elsewhere in the will Reg Smith is referred to as "my Cousin, Reg Smith", it's only in this one part that the word "Cousin" is missing, but the intent is clear.

There are no other people named Reg Smith in the family or known to the testator.

Could this cause a problem for the executor?

(btw, there is a reason why I don't want to just phone the solicitor and ask)

Mojisola

thistledome wrote: »

Could this cause a problem for the executor?

(btw, there is a reason why I don't want to just phone the solicitor and ask)

Unlikely to be a problem.

The solicitor should have kept notes and these should show that the testator intended his cousin to have the money.

Faith177

My mum left my uncle a bit of money and he was listed as Mr X my bother in law didn't cause us any issues x

gettingtheresometime

I have to be honest I would want the typo to be corrected - if only for peace of mind

Mojisola

gettingtheresometime wrote: »

I have to be honest I would want the typo to be corrected - if only for peace of mind

I read the first post as the executor is already dealing with the estate.

If that's not the case, I would also want it corrected - for free - by the solicitor.

thistledome

Mojisola wrote: »

I read the first post as the executor is already dealing with the estate.

If that's not the case, I would also want it corrected - for free - by the solicitor.

No, not being dealt with yet (hopefully not for a long time ).

Just didn't notice it at the time.

jamei305

I'd just get it corrected next time you update the will, no point in doing all the signing and witnessing again for something so minor.