In which scenario can scrivener's errors typically be corrected under the UPC?

The correct scenario for correcting scrivener's errors under the Uniform Probate Code (UPC) is when there is clear and convincing evidence of the intended meaning. Scrivener’s errors refer to mistakes in the drafting of legal documents, such as typographical errors or clerical mistakes that can lead to ambiguity about the testator's true intentions.

Under the UPC, the focus is on upholding the intent of the testator rather than adhering rigidly to the exact text of the will or other documents. However, to ensure that any corrections made reflect the decedent's genuine intent, there must be clear and convincing evidence supporting that intent. This standard ensures that the corrections made do not alter the underlying purpose or desires of the testator but instead clarify them.

Scenarios that involve only trivial errors might not meet the threshold needed for correction because such minor mistakes may not have a substantial impact on the document's intent. Furthermore, correcting scrivener's errors is not an automatic process for any errors, hence not always applicable regardless of circumstances. Lastly, the assertion that scrivener's errors cannot be corrected contradicts the UPC's provisions, as the law allows for such corrections when the necessary evidentiary standard is met.