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my name has been spelt wrong on my will

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HappyJulie47 · 13/12/2022 20:00

Hi there
My name has been spelt wrong on my will.
Does this matter ?
It is just 2 letters that are the wrong way around. It is clear that it is me.
But does this matter ?

I did not notice this when i signed it

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OatFox · 13/12/2022 20:01

Yes it matters. Get it changed.

OnTheBoardwalk · 13/12/2022 20:14

Yes it matters

was it witnessed correctly? Did you do the Will yourself?

JasperJohnsPaintbrush · 13/12/2022 20:47

Yes it matters. Is this your draft copy?. Read it through carefully and Note down anything that needs to be changed, then notify your solicitor and tell them.

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 13/12/2022 20:48

Yes, it matters. Send it back to be corrected.

panko · 13/12/2022 20:50

Yes

Rauha · 13/12/2022 20:50

Yes, it does matter.

Justcallmebebes · 13/12/2022 20:52

Yep. You should get it amended, preferably before you die. Errors in Wills cause all sorts of complications. Unfortunately, not for the person whose made the Will!

HappyJulie47 · 13/12/2022 23:09

Thanks for that

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HappyJulie47 · 13/12/2022 23:11

Thanks for yr message. Yes it was signed and witnessed at the solicitors office.
But i did not notice the slight spelling error of my first name, until later

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HappyJulie47 · 13/12/2022 23:14

thank you

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HappyJulie47 · 13/12/2022 23:14

Thank you

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HappyJulie47 · 13/12/2022 23:15

Thanks for that

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