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Typo in Will Sends Legacy to Wrong Weston Park
8 Apr
Summary
- Solicitors' typing error redirected a will's donation.
- The intended recipient was a specialist cancer hospital.
- The funds mistakenly went to a park's trustees instead.
A significant donation, originally intended for Weston Park Cancer Hospital, was misdirected due to a typing error by the deceased's solicitors. The error occurred in April 2025 when the woman's will was updated. Instead of specifying the hospital, the amended clause directed a 25% share to 'Weston Park Trust', incorrectly naming Sheffield City Council as trustee and citing the park trust's charity number.
The deceased had originally intended the legacy for the hospital, a fact confirmed by written evidence from the solicitors, who stated the mistake arose from a drafting error. Sheffield City Council, responsible for the park, has revealed the error and is requesting councillors to approve the transfer of the donation to the correct beneficiary, Weston Park Cancer Hospital.
