Can a will be challenged for the wrong family relationship? | NC

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Q: Can a will be challenged if it lists the wrong family relationship for the person receiving the property? A: Yes. But the wrong family relationship by itself usually does not invalidate the will if the beneficiary can still be clearly identified. For example, if the will names the person correctly, but calls that person a child instead of a grandchild, a court may treat that as a harmless…