What to do if I divorced and have since legally changed my name but my Will is in my old name?
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What to do if I divorced and have since legally changed my name but my Will is in my old name?
Do I need to redo the Will or can I attach legal name change papers to it?
Asked on August 26, 2013 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Was you Will done when you were married? If the answer is yes then you should re do it anyway as it may indeed be invalid anyway under the law. AT the very least you should have an attorney review it for you t make sure that it is still valid. Good luck.
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