Q: If I legally change my full name but someone writes me a check to my old full name, will it not work if I deposit it?
Or maybe it'll work better to always show my court evidence of the name change when I deposit? I'm not talkin about married name. I'm talking about full name. First, middle, and last.
A:
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You will need to satisfy your bank that you are the payee of the check before your bank will accept the check for deposit. Otherwise, perhaps you can ask the check payor to issue a new check in your current name. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
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