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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: AnnMarie2017 on February 28, 2018, 01:13:28 PM

Title: A minor, but meaningful, victory
Post by: AnnMarie2017 on February 28, 2018, 01:13:28 PM
Oh, girls. Let me crow a little.

I am a beneficiary of a trust, established by my grandmother, under which I receive a monthly distribution based on the income the trust has received. The average benefit is around 500.00 each month – not enough to live on, but enough to make things a little easier than they might otherwise be.

My family is conservative – dare I say, *very* conservative. When my name was changed, in January, of necessity I notified the trustee, sending him a certifed copy of the court order changing my name. When I heard nothing back, I expected the worst. I sent him a follow-up email about a week later; again, I received no reply. So, after several days, I drafted a letter, sent it by certified mail, return receipt requested, and drafted it cordially, but in the style of an attorney. I know how; I *am * an attorney. :)

Guess what? Postal service tracking told me that the letter was delivered at noon on Tuesday; and, about 24 hours later, I got a phone call. I was addressed by the caller repeatedly as "Miss Ann," and assured that everything was on the up-and-up and that monthly distributions would continue as usual.

I'm so ... what's the word ... like the proverbial cat that swallowed the canary. "Miss Ann," indeed! LOL
Title: Re: A minor, but meaningful, victory
Post by: Donna on February 28, 2018, 10:48:26 PM
Well done. I know how nice it feels to be addressed as Donna
Title: Re: A minor, but meaningful, victory
Post by: TransParkie on March 01, 2018, 04:28:14 AM
Hey sis, congats....  on the smooth name change with the trustee.... I'm sure you also let out a great big WHEW... after you got off the phone.... anyway, I'm so very happy for you.....
huggles
Brigitte
Title: Re: A minor, but meaningful, victory
Post by: pamelatransuk on March 01, 2018, 10:07:04 AM
Nice to read some more good news from you.

I am glad things are really looking up.

Pamela