Transgender? How to Change Your Legal Name and Gender Marker on Vital Records | Trans | ACTEC

Transgender individuals may need to update their legal documents such as a driver’s license, social security card, passport and bank account after changing their name and gender. Estate planning professionals explain what LGBTQ individuals and wealth management professionals need to understand in this informational video.

Planning for a Diverse and Equitable Future is a monthly series created by The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee. ACTEC considers the historical, continuing, and devastating impact of institutionalized racism, discrimination and bias of all types in our society to be a humanitarian, rather than a political issue. This series strives to educate and discuss these issues and offer recommendations to combat inequality.
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Contents of this video:
00:00 - Introduction
03:19 - Basic information regarding transgender individuals.
05:01 - Updating vital records to match trans individual's identified name and gender.
07: 16 - How can a transgender person update vital records like driver's license, passport and social security card?
10:36 - Unique estate planning issues relative to transgender clients and clients with transgender beneficiaries.
13:07 - Conclusion