Attorney Representation After Departure

Summary

An of counsel attorney in Arizona can continue representing a client after leaving a firm by filing a notice of change of firm, with client consent. If the original attorney of record hasnt withdrawn, they remain the attorney of record until proper procedures are followed. To contest a will in Arizona, you must prove lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, or improper execution.

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In Arizona
Under Arizona law, an attorney who is "of counsel" and leaves a firm can generally continue representing a client if they file a notice of change of firm with the court. However, it's important to ensure the client is informed and consents to this change.
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What if the original attorney of record did not withdraw
In Georgia, if the original attorney of record did not formally withdraw from a case, they are still considered the attorney of record until proper withdrawal procedures are followed. The new attorney must file a notice of substitution or other appropriate documentation to officially become the attorney of record.
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In Arizona
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Under Arizona law, the original attorney must properly withdraw from the case to no longer be considered the attorney of record. The new attorney would need to file appropriate paperwork to become the attorney of record.
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In Arizona if the original attorney of record did not withdraw can the associate of counsel represent the client in court
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Under Arizona law, if the original attorney of record has not withdrawn formally, they are still considered the attorney of record. The associate counsel would need to file a notice of substitution or other appropriate documentation to officially represent the client in court.
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In Arizona probate if a daughter used the accounts and wrote checks in the deceased name while he was still alive, had power of attorney, isolated him, and gained from a will that was done a year before death that had multiple errors, and lived with him what would be a will contest
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To contest a will in Georgia, you generally need to prove one of the following:
- Lack of testamentary capacity
- Undue influence
- Fraud or forgery
- Improper execution
It sounds like you may have concerns regarding undue influence and possibly lack of testamentary capacity.
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In Arizona
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To contest a will in Arizona, you typically need to show:
- Lack of testamentary capacity
- Undue influence
- Fraud or duress
- Improper execution
It sounds like undue influence and lack of capacity might be relevant here. Do you need more details on how to proceed with contesting the will?
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It sounds like you might have a strong case for contesting the will based on undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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The will was made in North Carolina and he had some dementia and multiple scherosis
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It seems like you may have a strong case for contesting the will based on undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Can you give me a bit more information about the issue?