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  1. #1
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    Default Name Misspelled on Relative's Will

    My time to ask, not answer.

    State: Michigan.

    I have a copy of my grandmothers will. My grandfather passed on years ago. The home, etc went to grandmother. Upon her death, the homestead and personal property is supposed to be split equally between my mom and myself.

    Thing is, my middle name is not spelled correctly in the will.

    My mom says it is spelled correctly in the legal version. What I have is red-stamped COPY.

    Will this misspelling affect things? Especially since there are other people with my same full name out there? Would I need to go to Probate Court to verify the spelling was corrected?

    (2) Grandmother has been having mom withdraw money to put in a firesafe box (She is afraid of ObamaCare). Since half that money is supposed to be mine at Grandmother's Death...how do I verify the amount in it is true?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Name Misspelled on Relatives Will

    I don't think it will have an impact. In my father's will he misspelled the first and last name of several people. We understood his intent and ensured they benefitted from the estate.

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    Default Re: Name Misspelled on Relative's Will

    Your name being misspelt in the will ought not have any impact.

    Do be certain, however, that when the proceeds of the estate are disbursed, your name is spelled on the check EXACTLY the way it is spelled on the bank account you intend to deposit into.

    I just went through this a few months ago with the initial disbursement of my grandmother's estate - my uncle (the Executor) made the check out to me in the form of my childhood nickname and my maiden name. Nevermind that I've been married 20 years. It's awfully inconvenient to have to have checks reissued because your bank won't take them.

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    Default Re: Name Misspelled on Relative's Will

    Thanks you, DistressedMom and Missy!

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