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Name change

Asked on Jan 20th, 2013 on General Practice - Massachusetts
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When I was 21 I changed my middle name. I am now 71 and would like to renew my original middle name. What are the ramifications regarding social security, 401k, IRAs, drivers license and charge cards. Will it cause problems initially and in the future?
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Elder Law Attorney serving Toms River, NJ
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Im not sure if youwant to do it formally or informally.  You can use a confirmation or start using a middle name even though that's not your "legal" name.  If you wanted to cahnge your Social Security card, driver's license, etc. you would have to go through the formal name change process in court, and notify all of those entities that you had changed your name. 
Answered on Jan 20th, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship

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