For example's sake, let's say I change my last name to both our names hyphenated.
i.e. Rebecca Smith-Jones ...with Smith being my maiden name.
1. If I keep my own independent bank account, do I need to change my name there? I'm sure this is a yes.
but 2. What happens if someone writes me a check to Rebecca Smith OR Rebecca Jones.
Will either be a problem?
flibbertigibbet
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joctorre
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Sorry. I wish I could help. I do know that I wrote a check to a someone who actually did change her name from her maiden to married, but I didn't think she did, so I wrote the check to her maiden name. and she said all she had to do was write both names when she endorsed it... Don't know about the account, though!!
MrsHazel2B
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My aunt has her name hyphenated and she didn't change anything on paper! She gets checks and other things in both names without a problem. She rarely gets anything in her hyphenated name, mostly her married or maiden.
JayBee216
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yeah i don't think it's a big deal for you to get a check w/ your maiden name on it - I would def change your bank account, and then if they have a problem, you can refer to your name change.
