I once had a client whom it seemed used all her correct names but in the words of Eric Morecambe not necessarily in the right order. All you do is state the true name and the various aliases of the deceased in your application for a grant. The most annoying is when you obtain a grant and then look at the title deeds and the name differs and then you have to apply post grant with an affadavit. I have learnt through bitter experience to always obtain office copy entries if possible before applying for the grant so that there is no delay when the property comes to sell. Also of course check the names of bank accounts etc. I also staple to my draft wills only a note asking the client to check that all names and addresses including their own are correct it does always amaze me the number of wills I have seen where the testator’s name is incorrect. It always makes me wonder about their capacity or literacy levels. Oh dear another long post of musings sorry…