[WSBARP] Attorney client privilege

[Diane Kiepe]

Hello,

I have read information on when spousal privilege exists.  It seems to me
that it is a very narrow privilege.  If I am reading correctly (and I just
did a quick read), if a spouse discusses a civil case with his or her
spouse (for example, matters discussed in a probate, a TEDRA, Real Estate
dispute with a neighbor, etc.), then that spouse can be called as a witness
in that case.  Has anyone experienced this situation where the non-client
spouse was called as a witness at trial?  I am likely going to just have
spouses together be the client but the facts I am dealing with have me
thinking.

Any insights any of you may have are appreciated.

Sorry for multiple emails if, like me, you're in multiple sections.


Diane Kiepe
Kiepe Estate and Probate, PLLC
diane at kiepelaw.com
200 N. Mullan Rd., Suite 203
Spokane Valley, WA  99206
509-280-6414
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