Bennett J. Wasserman's Answers

Can an attorney write himself into a client's will?

As a general proposition, what you are describing sounds like undue influence and possible breach of the lawyer's fiduciary duty to your mother. The laws relating to wills and a lawyer's professional responsibility are governed by state law. I presume your mother and the lawyer are in the same state. You must confer with a competent attorney experienced in legal ethics and wills to guide you for your next move. Check out the members of two organizations who are licensed in the state where...