[WSBAPT] What's In a Name?

[Eric Nelsen]

I use what's on the Will, but include an a/k/a in the caption is the person commonly used a different name to sign paperwork. My touchstone is whether I think the names in the caption would give fair notice to potential creditors.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Paul Neumiller
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 9:35 AM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] What's In a Name?

This is a probate reality check.  How many of you usually (or always) use the decedent's full name in the pleadings for a probate?  I've always used the full name but a recent new probate decedent has multiple lengthy middle names.  Decedent always used just one "middle initial."  Would that make a difference?  The problem I can see is confusion with only using middle initials because the decedent's first and last name are fairly common.  Any thoughts?
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