Under the Code, a solicitor must not act where there is a conflict between the solicitor's own interest and the client's. Which situation is such a conflict?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The solicitor is asked to draft a will in which the solicitor is a substantial beneficiary
- Step 1: An own-interest conflict arises where the solicitor's personal interest is significantly at odds with the client's.
- Step 2: A gift to the solicitor in a client's will calls the client's independence into question.
Answer
The solicitor is asked to draft a will in which the solicitor is a substantial beneficiary.
Why not the others: A fair fee is not a conflict; multiple unrelated clients are not a conflict; agreed fees are normal.
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