I BETH NICOLE GORDON of 85 LINCOMBE ROAD have given up my name ROY DOUGLAS BENHAM and have adopted for all purposes the name BETH NICOLE GORDON.
I understand that when I apply for official documents in my new name, such as a British Passport, the relevant authorities may check the history and validity of my old name ROY DOUGLAS BENHAM and new name BETH NICOLE GORDON. They may also check the information in any other supporting documents they have requested.
Signed as a deed on [date] as ROY DOUGLAS BENHAM and BETH NICOLE GORDON in the presence of
[witness 1 name] of [witness 1 address],
and [witness 2 name] of [witness 2 address].
[your new signature], [your old signature]
[witness 1 signature], [witness 2 signature]
Enrol a deed poll with the courts
You can put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ it at the Royal Courts of Justice if you’re 18 or over. It costs over £50 and cheques should be made payable to HMCTS.
Download the guidance and forms for changing an adult’s name - this includes the notification form for The Gazette.
Send your forms and documents to the King’s Bench Division.
King’s Bench Division
Enforcement Section
Room E15
The Royal Courts of Justice
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How to make your own deed poll
You’ll need 2 witnesses to sign your deed poll. They must be 18 or over.
Some organisations will not accept a deed poll if a witness lives at the same address or is a close relative.
Use the following wording. Replace the words in the square brackets with the relevant details.
This Last Will and Testament is made by me Roy Douglas Benham, also known as Beth Nicole Gordon
I HEREBY REVOKE all former Wills and codicils made by me and declare this to be my Last Will ("My Will")
EXECUTOR
My son Thomas Gordon Benham is to be appointed as executor of my estate. He may appoint a suitable solicitor to assist with the dissolution of my estate and other beneficiaries to assist with none legal matters. He will have the final say on all matters.
DISTRIBUTION
My estate after sale of belongings, payment of any debts, cremation and funeral expenses, is to be divided as follows:
Thomas Gordon Benham, also know as Jay J Winter - my son
the whole of my estate, less the payments listed below
Meghann Shaw - my best friend , who I consider family
A lump sum of £10,000
Alexandria Margaret Benham - my ex-step-daughter
A lump sum of £10,000
Dated this 25th day of February 2022
My previous Will, still active until this has been signed allocates to the above as follows: Thomas 50% & Alex 50%. It is my desire that Meghann shares in my estate.
MY ESTATE: Jan 2022
65 Aegon Personal Pension
20 L&G Pension via M&S
25 M&S Death in Service Policy
Property shared 50/50 with my brother
No belongings of cash value
MESSAGES FOR MY BENEFICIARIES:
Jay (Tom): I wish you a happy and successful future and hope that even though I’m no longer around that my money will help you though life.
Meghann: Thank you for a unique friendship. No other friendship has had such a positive effect on my life. This share of my estate is a thank you for that.
Alex: I write this with extreme sadness as you too often pushed me away, even though I was always there for you. You shut me out when I could have supported you and you blamed me for spending more time with friends than with you.
I had 20 years of good memories and that is why you still get a share of my estate. My heart always had a hole from when you left. I always held out hope that we could have been family again.