Will Question

[geomarq123]

Hope someone can explain a couple things, here's my scenario:

- Wife's grandmother died recently (her step-grandmother)
- In her will, she left her remaining estate to her "granddaughter" (my wife) and "daughter" (my in-law)
- does it matter that the heirs are actually a "step-daughter and step-granddaughter?" Their names are correctly listed in the will.
- the lawyer said that may delay the processing of the estate/will and that they must still check if there are any blood relatives left.
- why must this be done?
- Is there a chance a blood relative can step in and contest the will somehow?
- I thought will's are a legal contract created to carry out one's wishes?

 

[lwpat]

It is a requirement that blood relatives be notified, normally just a formality. If the names are correct, there should be no problem since I assume this is how she normally referred to them.