Definition of ENTAILMENT: This term means a change in the rules governing how property will be inherited by the legal descendants. The Law Dictionary Featuring Black's Law Dictionary Free Online Legal Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Tips & Warnings. You must be at least 18 years of age to legally change your name in Texas. State law requires a different petition and procedure for a minor child's name change. If a child is over the age of 10, he must agree to the name change.
A Child's Name Change. A child is 17 years old or younger. A child is sometimes called a minor in court and on court papers. You can ask the court to change a childâs name if you are the childâs biological or adoptive parent, the childâs legal guardian or next friend. A name change is not as adoption.