Attorney Barnes drafts a will for Mrs. Potters, an 87-year-old widow. Since Mrs. Potters has no family to inherit her large estate, Attorney Barnes makes himself the sole beneficiary of Mrs. Potter's will. What ethical rule has attorney Barnes violated?
a. The client confidentiality rule
b. The attorney-client privilege
c. The duty of competence
d. The conflict of interest rule
D
Legal Studies & Paralegal
You might also like to view...
Dischargeable tax debts are considered ________ debts in Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 cases
A) Discretionary B) Secured C) Unsecured D) Non-priority
Legal Studies & Paralegal
Spell Check software will catch all spelling errors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Legal Studies & Paralegal
What is an MOU? How does it function?
What will be an ideal response?
Legal Studies & Paralegal
The best place to evaluate a child's needs and circumstances is in his own home
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Legal Studies & Paralegal