Is a conveyancer cheaper than a solicitor?

Solicitors are usually more expensive than conveyancers and are qualified lawyers, so they can offer a full range of legal services. Licenced conveyancers are specialised in property but can’t deal with complex legal issues.

Can a lawyer act for a friend or family member?

The commentary states: “Where a lawyer is acting for a friend or family member, the lawyer may have a conflict of interest because the personal relationship may interfere with the lawyer’s duty to provide objective, disinterested professional advice to the client.”

Can a relative act on a friend’s behalf?

Nor can you act, according to Rule 2, if the relative or friend has a “membership interest” that could affect your professional judgement, for example, being a member of the same social club. So check your province’s professional conduct rules – they’re likely to provide some guidance.

When does a lawyer have a conflict of interest?

It also prohibits acting when there is likely to be a conflict of interest. The commentary states: “Where a lawyer is acting for a friend or family member, the lawyer may have a conflict of interest because the personal relationship may interfere with the lawyer’s duty to provide objective, disinterested professional advice to the client.”

Can you act for a family member in a divorce?

Almost all of us have had a family member or friend approach us for help with a legal matter. Perhaps they want you to prepare their will, handle a new house purchase, advise on a family business or even act for them in their divorce. Naturally, you want to help out.

The commentary states: “Where a lawyer is acting for a friend or family member, the lawyer may have a conflict of interest because the personal relationship may interfere with the lawyer’s duty to provide objective, disinterested professional advice to the client.”

Almost all of us have had a family member or friend approach us for help with a legal matter. Perhaps they want you to prepare their will, handle a new house purchase, advise on a family business or even act for them in their divorce. Naturally, you want to help out.

When do you need an attorney when a family member dies?

An attorney’s assistance is especially important when you begin the probate process, or when you’re confronted with an emergency situation or an unexpected death that requires you to act immediately. When a family member dies, you, or someone else close to that person, will want to take some basic steps fairly quickly.

Nor can you act, according to Rule 2, if the relative or friend has a “membership interest” that could affect your professional judgement, for example, being a member of the same social club. So check your province’s professional conduct rules – they’re likely to provide some guidance.