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Click here to find out moreAsset protection and estate planning attorneys must take certain ethical considerations into account in proceeding with the design and implementation of a client’s overall integrated estate plan. Join Ed Brown for this in-depth analysis of potential ethical liability issues in the asset protection and estate planning contexts. Specific ethical rules to be discussed include: (a) the diligent representation of a client (Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.3); (b) the potential conflict of interest involving current and former clients (Model Rules 1.7, 1.8, and 1.9); (c) the ethical duty of confidentiality (Model Rule 1.6); and (d) withdrawing and/or terminating the representation if a client is less than fully transparent in the client’s dealings with you (Model Rule 1.16). Civil and criminal traps and pitfalls for the attorney and how they relate to ethical violations are discussed by Mr. Brown as well. NOTE: This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.0 credit hours, of which 1 credit hours will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit.
