Must a beneficiary provide his/her social security number so that it can be included in a will in the state of Nevada?
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Must a beneficiary provide his/her social security number so that it can be included in a will in the state of Nevada?
Mother lives in Nevada. Son and grandchildren live on the east coast. The mother has asked for the social security numbers of the grandchildren which the son is reluctant to give out. She says it is required. Is it?
Asked on May 10, 2019 under Estate Planning, Maryland
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
It is not required by the law. But it can be required by the "testator," or person making the will (the mother, in this case). No one has to have a will, or if they have a will, has to leave anything to any given person, even children or grandchildren. The person making the will is free to require whatever information he or she wants for someone to be included in the will. If that information is not provided, the testator is free to not leave anything to that person.
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