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Name of executor
We have found the name on last will is not the correct legal
name of the executor can this make the will invalid?
Asked on February 4, 2017 under Estate Planning, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, it does NOT make the will invalid:
1) First, it won't even affect the selection of the executor, if it is clear (there is no reasonable doubt) as to who the executor is. A technical mistake as to his/her name will not affect his/her appointment, if his/her identity cannot reasonably be challenged.
2) Second, even if you could knock out this executor, it would not affect the will more generally; all that would happen is that the court would appoint a different executor.
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