Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in South Carolina

Re: children's legal names

Any name can be used as long as it clearly identifies the correct person. For purposes of clarity, our office usually identifies adult children with their maiden and married names and as the child of the testator (person making will). Since wills are often written much in advance of the time they are used, probate court realizes that names can change--but the relationship would not.

Re: children's legal names

Any name can be used as long as it clearly identifies the correct person. For purposes of clarity, our office usually identifies adult children with their maiden and married names and as the child of the testator (person making will). Since wills are often written much in advance of the time they are used, probate court realizes that names can change.