Do you have to be 18 to call and talk with a lawyer for a persons and to go meet and set everything up and payments.?

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   Michael Doland

   Los Angeles Business Attorney

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   Answered June 03, 2012 14:45. You can consult with an attorney before you are 18. Contracts for minor's are voidable so retaining an attorney may be a challenge. Hopefully the lawyer you consult with will know what lines cannot be crossed with parental consent and other issues, consistent with attorney client privilege.

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   Joseph PippenPro

   Largo Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered June 03, 2012 13:37. No-you do not have to be 18 to call and talk to an attorney.
   You do have to be 18 to enter into a valid contract and you could not have another
   person's power of attorney until you were at least 18(depends on State law).

   The answer given does not imply that an attorney-client relationship has been established and your best course of... moreThe answer given does not imply that an attorney-client relationship has been established and your best course of action is to have legal representation in this matter. less

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