Conflict Of Interest Concerns
Summary
A potential conflict of interest may exist if an attorney benefits personally from a clients transaction, such as undervaluing a property for a friends purchase. In California, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally one year from discovery, but no more than four years from the malpractice date. Since the probate for your stepmothers home is closed, contesting the sale may be complex, but pursuing legal malpractice is still an option. Consult a legal malpractice attorney to explore your options. You can find one through the State Bar of Californias Lawyer Referral Service.Full Conversation
Larry
Hi Larry! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
In a private estate the. Lawyer we hired had an appraisal done to a property with. No issues or damage. Given at. What appeared to be half of market value... Listed the property for sixty days. Then. Informed. The administrator that noone was interested in the property. However. He had a friend who would take it off our hands. His friend then bought the property and within three months relisted the property. For *.* million after buying it for *.* million. Would. Their not have been a conflict. Of interest. Between our attorney and his friend. Flipping the. Home for such a huge price difference.
Hi Larry! Based on the information provided, there may indeed be a conflict of interest here. Attorneys are generally required to act in the best interests of their clients, and any sort of personal gain or benefit from a transaction could be a breach of their ethical duties.
- The lawyer may have failed to disclose the relationship with the buyer.
- The lawyer may have undervalued the property deliberately.
It would be beneficial to consult another attorney specializing in legal ethics or real estate law to review the details of your situation.
Would you like information on how to find such an attorney?
- The lawyer may have failed to disclose the relationship with the buyer.
- The lawyer may have undervalued the property deliberately.
It would be beneficial to consult another attorney specializing in legal ethics or real estate law to review the details of your situation.
Would you like information on how to find such an attorney?
Yes, however. The probate for the. Home. Has closed. It was. My father' wife,y step mothers home that. Was sold.. can I still contest. The sale or. Do I. Sue the lawyer for his. Breach. Which was. No doubt deliibetate. My father is now dead. And. We are currently. In his probate. Now ....
Larry, you might still be able to contest the sale or sue the lawyer for breach of duty. Here are a few points to consider:
- Statute of Limitations: Check the statute of limitations for legal malpractice in your state.
- Conflict of Interest: If the lawyer had a conflict of interest, this could strengthen your case.
- Probate Status: Since the probate for your stepmother's home is closed, this could complicate matters.
To proceed, you may need to consult with an attorney specializing in legal malpractice or probate law. Would you like more information on how to find such an attorney?
- Statute of Limitations: Check the statute of limitations for legal malpractice in your state.
- Conflict of Interest: If the lawyer had a conflict of interest, this could strengthen your case.
- Probate Status: Since the probate for your stepmother's home is closed, this could complicate matters.
To proceed, you may need to consult with an attorney specializing in legal malpractice or probate law. Would you like more information on how to find such an attorney?
Yes please
Larry, it seems you might have a strong case for legal malpractice or breach of duty. Here's how you can find an attorney specializing in legal malpractice or probate law:
Website: www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/
Would you like any information on the statute of limitations for legal malpractice in your state?
American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Directory
Website: www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/
Would you like any information on the statute of limitations for legal malpractice in your state?
Yes
Larry, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice varies by state. Please provide your state so I can give you the relevant information.
California
Larry, in California, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is generally one year from the date you discovered, or should have discovered, the malpractice, but no more than four years from the date of the malpractice itself.
Would you like more information on finding a legal malpractice attorney in California?
Would you like more information on finding a legal malpractice attorney in California?
Yes
Larry, to find a legal malpractice attorney in California, you can refer to the State Bar of California's Lawyer Referral Service:
Website: www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help/Lawyer-Referral-Service
Would you like information on how to file a complaint with the State Bar of California?
State Bar of California Lawyer Referral Service
Website: www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help/Lawyer-Referral-Service
Would you like information on how to file a complaint with the State Bar of California?
No I already filed one
Larry, it sounds like you've taken some important steps already. Since you've filed a complaint with the State Bar of California, the next steps would typically involve monitoring the progress of that complaint. If you need any further assistance or have more questions about the process, feel free to ask!
They. Informed me that I could not. Contest the will since at the time. My father was the beneficiary and. I was not
Hi Larry, it sounds like you're facing a complex situation. Here's what you could consider:
- Since you were not a beneficiary at the time, it might indeed limit your ability to contest the will.
- However, the issue with the lawyer's conflict of interest may still be pursued separately as legal malpractice.
You should definitely consult with a legal malpractice attorney to explore your options further. Would you like more details on how to find one?
- Since you were not a beneficiary at the time, it might indeed limit your ability to contest the will.
- However, the issue with the lawyer's conflict of interest may still be pursued separately as legal malpractice.
You should definitely consult with a legal malpractice attorney to explore your options further. Would you like more details on how to find one?