LEO: Attorney-Client - Death Action  LE Op. 271

 

Attorney-Client - Death Action.

 

October 27, 1975

 

It is improper for an attorney to represent the estate in a death action

when initial discussions of the case were with the surviving spouse, who

will be named as a defendant in the suit. [See II: DR:4-101(A) & (B) and

 DR:5-105.]

 

Committee Opinion October 27, 1975