Wrong spelling for a name on a will
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Wrong spelling for a name on a will
My husbands will is all finished, signed, notarized etc, then I noticed his first name
is spelled incorrectly. His name is Michael and it’s spelled Micheal in the will. Does
this make the will invalid?
Asked on June 24, 2016 under Estate Planning, Minnesota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, the law will not invalidate an otherwise valid document or instrument, like a will, due to a harmless type or error. The error you describe in no way casts doubt on who made the will, on his competency or ability to do so, or on the terms of the will; it will not affect the will's validity or enforceability in any way.
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