The primary ethical duty of an attorney representing a client in a probate matter is to uphold the integrity of the legal system and ensure that justice is served. This means that the attorney must act in accordance with the law, avoid any conflict of interest, and disclose any information that may be relevant to the case.

An attorney who learns that their client intends to commit perjury during a probate proceeding must withdraw from the case immediately. This is because the attorney has a duty to uphold the integrity of the legal system and ensure that justice is served. Perjury is a crime, and the attorney cannot be complicit in it.

An attorney who is approached by a potential client who wants to contest a will that they believe is invalid should advise the client to seek a second opinion from another attorney. This is because the attorney has a duty to ensure that the client is fully informed of their rights and options before making any decisions about how to proceed.

An attorney who is representing a client in a probate matter where there is a conflict of interest has a duty to disclose the conflict of interest to the client and obtain their consent to continue representing them. This is because the attorney has a duty to avoid any conflict of interest that may impair their ability to represent the client effectively.

An attorney who learns that their client has concealed assets from the probate court has a duty to inform the court of the client's concealment of assets. This is because the attorney has a duty to uphold the integrity of the legal system and ensure that justice is served. Concealing assets from the probate court is a crime, and the attorney cannot be complicit in it.

An attorney who is representing a client in a probate matter where the client is incapacitated has a duty to obtain the consent of the client's legal guardian or conservator. This is because the attorney cannot represent the client without their consent, and the legal guardian or conservator has the authority to make decisions on behalf of the client.

An attorney who learns that their client has made a bequest to them in their will must withdraw from the case immediately. This is because the attorney has a duty to avoid any conflict of interest that may impair their ability to represent the client effectively. Accepting the bequest would create a conflict of interest, as the attorney would be representing the client while also being a beneficiary of the client's estate.

An attorney who is representing a client in a probate matter where the client is under undue influence has a duty to take steps to protect the client from the undue influence. This may include advising the client to seek independent legal advice, filing a motion with the court to have the undue influence declared invalid, or withdrawing from the case if the attorney believes that they cannot effectively represent the client due to the undue influence.

An attorney who learns that their client has forged a will must withdraw from the case immediately. This is because the attorney has a duty to uphold the integrity of the legal system and ensure that justice is served. Forging a will is a crime, and the attorney cannot be complicit in it.

An attorney who is representing a client in a probate matter where the client is a minor has a duty to obtain the consent of the client's parent or guardian. This is because the attorney cannot represent the client without their consent, and the parent or guardian has the authority to make decisions on behalf of the client.