Will Client

What Does a Wills and Probate Lawyer Do? A will attorney can create your will, a document that declares how your possessions will be divided after death. A probate attorney will then help the family through the process of carrying out these wishes.

Noun. a person or group that uses the professional advice or services of a lawyer, accountant, advertising agency, architect, etc. a person who is receiving the benefits, services, etc., of a social welfare agency, a government bureau, etc.

Lawyers retain their client files, which may include a copy of a will, for a state specific time period, which is usually 7 years. Original documents are given to clients for safe keeping. Many years ago some law firms did hold originals in a firm safety...

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, in its Standards of Conduct in Family Law Litigation, specifically prohibits attorney-client sex: "An attorney should never have a sexual relationship with a client or opposing counsel during the time of the representation" ( 2.16 1991).

How long must the law firm hold the original will? The answer is indefinitely, unless the firm and the client have another agreement. I started the predecessor firm of Margolis & Bloom in 1987, 33 years ago, and we still have some wills and other documents dating back three decades.

A firm may close voluntarily, in which case it will make arrangements with its clients to deal with any ongoing work, and to arrange for the return of clients' papers and money.other legal professionals such as barristers, who may be owed money for professional fees.

A lot of attorneys offer to keep the original wills they prepare for their clients, at no charge.If the will is in your attorney's safe, that will not happen. In your case, this backfired. After your attorney retired or died, his staff should have mailed the original wills to you and your husband.

A client is somebody who buys goods or pays for services. Companies and other organizations may also be clients. As opposed to customers, clients usually have an arrangement or a relationship with the seller.

What happens to my files if my attorney dies?Generally, the executor or administrator of the attorney's estate is responsible for notifying clients and returning their files. In some instances, the local superior court may appoint a practice administrator to handle these duties.