Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Marriage name change & trust account

My parents have set up a trust for my sister & I under our maiden names. If I don't hyphenate my name on my marriage certificate, will I have problems later claiming my trust? Can I hyphenate my name on the marriage certificate & still only have my husbands name on my drivers license & credit cards?


Asked on 12/04/08, 1:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Marriage name change & trust account

It shouldn't be a major problem. It might cause a delay, but it will not prevent you from ultimately getting your inheritance.

It might help, though, if your parents amended their trust to make it perfectly clear.

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Answered on 12/06/08, 1:41 pm


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