[WSBARP] Who is My Client?

[Marc Holmes]

I agree that the aunt is the real client and the fee agreement should
clearly state that and the nephew's role.  I also insist on meeting the
client in person, or at a minimum, speaking to him or her by phone so I can
judge for myself the person's capacity and intentions.  If I have the
slightest doubt, pass.

 

 

 

 

 

Marc Holmes

Holmes Law Group PLLC

808 5th Ave N

Seattle WA 98109

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Cell: 206-849-0853

 

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[mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Jeanne Dawes
Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 9:49 AM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv
Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Who is My Client?

 

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 

 

Jeanne J. Dawes

Attorney at Law

Gore & Grewe, P.S.

103 E. Indiana Avenue, Suite A

Spokane, WA 99207-2317

Voice:  509-326-7500

Fax:      509-326-7503

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[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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