[WSBARP] Who is My Client?

[Jeanne Dawes]

It appears the nephew is acting as agent for the Aunt, so the Aunt would be your client.  Make sure the POA gives the Nephew the proper authority to do what you need done.  I would disclose to the Nephew that you are representing his Aunt, not him individually.  Engagement Agreement should address DPOA issues.

Jeanne

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Paul Neumiller
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 9:42 AM
To: wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com
Subject: [WSBARP] Who is My Client?

Never really had this situation before.  Aunt is 96 years old and owns a mobile home park.  Nephew (and only heir) comes to me to help evict many meth-heads, etc.  Nephew has Aunt's full DPOA effective immediately.  Who is my client?  The Aunt, by and through the Nephew, or is the Nephew my client, as the attorney in fact for his Aunt?  For purposes of the unlawful detainer actions, I believe I have to file on behalf of the Aunt because she owns the property and, so, has standing.  I would then have the Nephew sign everything for her, under her name.  I just feel a little uncomfortable acting completely using the DPOA.  Thanks for your guidance.  Paul Neumiller


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