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Can wrong dates or names affect a probate appointment? | NC
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Q: Can incorrect dates or names in probate documents cause problems with being appointed personal representative? A: Yes. Under North Carolina law, incorrect names, death dates, or places of death can delay your appointment as personal representative. The clerk relies on sworn documents to confirm the deceased person’s identity, family history, and your authority to serve. A minor spelling error…