Is a will still valid if a person is listed with the wrong relationship ex. Niece, aunt,etc
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Is a will still valid if a person is listed with the wrong relationship ex. Niece, aunt,etc
A person listed in my will is incorrectly shown as my nephew. I did not notice this
until recently. Do I have to redo my will?
Asked on February 28, 2017 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
So long as the listed benenficary can be adequately identified, a minor mistake of this nature won't void your Will nor the beneficiaries beques. That is so long as being a nephew is not a condition of the bequest. For example, "I leave my house to my nephews A, B and C but B is not a nephew. In such a case, your Will should be corrected.
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