Trusts & Estates BROUGHT TO YOU BY brought to you by Wealth Planning>Estate Planning Ethical Considerations for Advising The (Un)Happily Married When done correctly, joint representation can have many benefits.

Elizabeth R. Carter | Aug 22, 2023

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Joint representation of married couples—and increasingly, unmarried romantic partners—is a routine practice for most estate planners. Often, this model of representation works well for all parties involved. Marital discord, however, can quickly throw a wrench in a joint representation. It can be hard to predict which romantic relationships will be harmonious and which ones will fall apart. Let’s discuss some of the issues that attorneys should consider when representing spouses or other All access premium subscription

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