Agreed De.
Take nothing for granted. You are following your instincts and your convictions and I do admire you for doing so.
Ribit, DG, myself are getting to the ages where we simply have less concern, though we do have concern.
We aren't going to be around all that much longer..
SO, yes sir. Protect to the best of your abuility your assets. Changing your SS number is a good idea.
And making it easier to do so with your assets by consolidating as much as you can is a good idea also.
You sir are PLANNING! lol!!!!!!!!