[WSBAPT] Using a Translator for Estate Planning

[Brent Williams-Ruth]

Colleagues -

I have an opportunity to assist someone with estate planning that is unable
to communicate effectively in English.  If they absolutely just WANT to
work with me - because they have heard my jokes are the best among EP
attorneys.....what is the standard for translation?

>From my former days in the insurance coverage litigation world, we only
ever would allow a court certified translator for any formal communication
deposition etc.

I don't want to needlessly add to someone's cost of creation - but I also
am fearful for the fact that I cannot know what is being said.

Short of not taking the client (please, don't respond if your only comment
is that I shouldn't take the client - that vote is firmly in place), what
would you be comfortable with for having a third-party (non-family member
or beneficiary) serve as a translator.

Thank you,
Brent

*Brent Williams-Ruth* (pronouns: he/him)
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