Can a will be invalid if a witness used the wrong name? | NC

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Q: Can a will be invalid if the witness used the wrong name or the signature details are inconsistent? A: Yes — but not automatically. The real issue is whether the person making the will actually signed it, or acknowledged the signature, and whether at least two competent witnesses actually signed in that person's presence. A wrong name, nickname, maiden name, or inconsistent signature may be…