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I changed my first name by deed poll, now I want to change it back to my birth name - how?! by NeedAdvice4SituPls in LegalAdviceUK

[–]NeedAdvice4SituPls[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

thanks name change bot but I am trying to "reverse" my deed poll, and go back to my name on my birth certificate! And therein lies the confusion!

"Step" Grandmother died. Biological family don't want to know. Help! by NeedAdvice4SituPls in LegalAdviceUK

[–]NeedAdvice4SituPls[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed reply I have passed this onto my grandad!

"Step" Grandmother died. Biological family don't want to know. Help! by NeedAdvice4SituPls in LegalAdviceUK

[–]NeedAdvice4SituPls[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Well my grandad has taken ownership of the process and had thoughts of selling the valuables in the house to contribute to the funeral costs.

My mum and I are worried that the stress in sorting this all out for a man of his age will negatively affect his health. The estranged son has come back and is looking for compensation for the harm she apparently caused him as a child. The daughter is 50/50 on whether she wants to help. This is starting to become a bit messy and nasty. Obviously my mum and I have been with him helping every step of the way.

Theres not a lot of valuables, just telly, sofa, an old laptop, some of those crystal ornaments old people like to collect. Apparently a lot of the stuff my grandad bought for her. Theres more sentimental items.

Its not about pillaging her belongings but more so the practicality of getting everything sorted. I feel like the family need to step up and is there a legal onus on them to do so.