Does keeping your siblings informed of progress of your case (filed lawsuit) violate Attorney-client privileges?

The attorney-client privilege allows a client to protect information discussed with an attorney from being disclosed to another person, unit of...

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My mom has mild dementia and wants to make her will. I have 2 letters from her doctors that state she is capable

Pennsylvania law allows challenges to the probate of a will on the basis testamentary capacity, duress, and fraud. Under Pennsylvania law, a...

A lawyer who filed a probate case and filed Pa inheritance tax to the Pa department of Revenue misrepresented domicile.

A Pennsylvania death certificate has a place for a person's residency and a place of death. If the death certificate indicates that your cousin...

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Should I report it come tax time?

You are confusing two very different income tax topics (1) the kiddie tax and (2) self-employment tax $400 threshold. First, the kiddie tax...

In PA, can an attorney that previously represented a person be called/subpoenaed to testify against that person?

I am not sure how this would work... the opposing party may be able to subpoena your previous attorney, but the communications between you and your...

My Uncle is a trustee in Delaware, he never changed the trust. He 's not is the best health, we're not sure how to handle trust.

You need to obtain an estate and trust attorney to advise you on this matter. Here, is why. The terms of the trust provide who is to receive the...

How do I add an assistant to the excutor

You can update or make small changes to a Will by a Codicil. However, 2 heads are not necessarily better than one head. There are many additional...

Would receiving a lump sum in alimony payments put me into a different tax bracket?

Yes it would!!!!! Alimony is considered income whether it is paid weekly, monthly or by one-lump sum. The tax bracket for income taxes for a...

Is it Unethical OR just substandard practice to file an answer late without permission from court.

Unless you are a party in interest or a party to the matter you do not have standing to raise this issue before the Judge. Its the job of the...

Conflict of interest with spouse's representation lawyer?

From the facts you describe above, the answer is "YES". It could absolutely be a breach of confidentiality under the Pennsylvania Rules of Conduct...