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Name spelt incorrectly
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sunsetboulevard
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Have only just noticed that my uncle's middle name has been spelled incorrectly on his will. Will this be a problem when I fill out the probate forms, as I will obviously use the correct spelling?
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My parents (and solicitor uncle) managed to spell my middle name wrong on their wills *sigh they were the ones who named me*
Has not made any difference - asked current solicitor and she said " clerical error" - I used my proper name on probate and had no problems. Presume you have other evidence as to the spelling of his name eg passport / birth cert0 -
Yes, I have a birth certificate. Thanks for your reply.0
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It may also be advisable to check if there are spelling errors elsewhere eg Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, property deeds, bank accounts, bonds etc. This can cause a lot of hassle and expense if you aren't aware.
For example: I was in the process of buying a probate property where there was a very slight spelling mistake of the deceased's name ('ie' instead of 'y' at the end of the first name). I had to withdraw from the purchase after 5 months of legal wrangling (and a big legal bill) as the Land Registry could not guarantee registration.0
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