How do i change admin info on macbook pro

Just bought a macbook pro and i am needing to change the admin info to my husband since he is really the computers owner - any suggestions?

Open the Users & Groups pane of System Preferences and change the information there or create a new administrator account. To change the short name and home folder name, unlock the pane, control-click the account, and choose Advanced Options.
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