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Fla Dem

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12. Yep that was my thought.

Reply to Journeyman (Reply #4)

Thu Jun 25, 2020, 07:41 PM

Jun 2020

Their work is not acceptable. It probably was a staff person who typed up the will who made the error. But the office should correct it with no charge. They should absolutely be made aware of their error.

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Legal question. Friend paid $2K for a will. Lawyer screwed it up... [View all] 3Hotdogs Jun 2020 OP

Depends on her state's estate and inheritance laws. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #1

Also (append to post above) Lithos Jun 2020 #2

If that's only problem, it can be amended. Go to another attorney to do it. Hoyt Jun 2020 #3

Why not go back to the lawyer who made the mistake? A reputable business will rectify honest error... Journeyman Jun 2020 #4

Yep that was my thought. Fla Dem Jun 2020 #12

You need a codicile to the will done CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #5

Go back to the lawyer who screwed up. Have you considered... brush Jun 2020 #6

I was replying to the OP CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #8

Sorry, I responded to the wrong post. I found out the hard way that one doesn't... brush Jun 2020 #9

Probated will CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #10

This happened with my parents trust. DURHAM D Jun 2020 #7

I am not a lawyer, but as far as I know, you can make as many wills as you want. LisaL Jun 2020 #11