Do I need to change my daughter name on my will to her married name. I live in mass
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Do I need to change my daughter name on my will to her married name. I live in mass
Change daughters name to married name now that she’s married.. I live in mass.
Asked on November 28, 2016 under Estate Planning, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If a beneficiary in a Will is listed under their maiden name, the probate court will presume that the testator (i.e. the person making the Will) intended to leave the property to the person listed regardless of the name change. Accordingly, your daughter will receive her inheritance even if she is listed under her maiden name (she would just need to show her marriage certificiate to prove that she was the same person). If you prefer, you can execute a codicil (which is an amendement to a Will) but it is not necessary.
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