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Can the executor's lawyer question the power of attorney before the will is filed?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 11/7/2022

A POA expires upon the death of the principal. If the lawyer is questioning acts by the attorney-in-fact under a POA in effect prior to the death of the principal they may certainly do so.

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∙ 14y ago

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What is antonym of lawyer?

I'll consider this to be a vague question. If I had to rewrite the question, I'd put it this way: "In a court of law if a defendant is represented by his/her lawyer or attorney, then what is the opposite of the defendant's lawyer?" The answer in this case would be the prosecutor, also an attorney/lawyer, but with opposite goals.

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what is a PC.C after attorney name

What does attorny mean?

A lawyer is someone who studies the law. An attorney is someone who is licensed to practice law. So all attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are attorneys. If a lawyer doesn’t have a license he or she is not an attorney. That was a very good question, (Just an FYI - attorney is spelled with an “ey” at the end.)

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The legal ethics opinion number 1473 states The committee has previously opinioned that an attorney engaged to represent an estate enjoys an attorney/client relationship with the personal representative since that individual "assumes the legal status as the agent of the decedent and is the only available conduit of information between the entity and the attorney". LEO #l452. In the facts you present, wherein three individuals serve as co-Executors of an estate and an attorney has represented the estate, the committee is of the opinion that the attorney/client relationship on behalf of the estate exists simultaneously with each of the co-Executors. The committee is of the further opinion that the fact that each Executor has separate independent counsel does not alter the conclusion that the client(s) is not the estate, but the three Executors. when you click the website link which is provided for you below this answer you will be directed to the full document from where this portion derived

Do I have to pay for my initial visit to a lawyer or attorney before he works on my case?

Normally, the first visit to an Attorney or Lawyer is a free consultation. If you decide to hire the Attorney and he agrees to take your case you will have to give him money at that time which is called a retainer.

How do you sue an executor of estate?

Answer You find a lawyer to do it for you. Find a Probate lawyer, call or message him if through a website. Many of them will give you a free consultation and you can decide what to do from that point. There are plenty of situations where executors have no business being executors of an estate so find yourself a lawyer and do whatever you need to do if things are not right. If you cannot afford a lawyer, contact the bar association in your state. Many states have organizations, legal aid, to assist people who cannot afford an attorney. If you cannot locate one of the organizations, your local library should be able to assist you in finding a legal aid service in your area.

Do you have to notify the bankruptcy attorney before filing a lawsuit?

Of course! Your lawyer must know all the actions to be taken. You must consult to your lawyer first before in whatever you do.

What is the hiring process for a lawyer?

Hiring a criminal defense attorney is never easy. You have to look for many thing before giving the case to a lawyer. You must ask some question before hiring a lawyer. like:Is he/she practice criminal defense law?Does the particular lawyer have experience for representing criminal cases successfully similar like yours?you can find detail process of hiring a lawyer by clicking link in "Related Links".

What was Susana Martinez's job before becoming a governor?

She was lawyer and district attorney before she became governor of New Mexico.

What is a person who represents another in a court of law?

A lawyer or an attorney (the two terms are synonymous).

Can a judge question a defendant with out a lawyer in a criminal proceeding?

if you waive your rights for an attorney, but i dont recommend doing so...

Is an attorney the same as a lawyer?

No, an attorney is not the same as a lawyer. You can read about their differences at http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_a_lawyer_and_an_attorney

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