Advisory Opinion: 1898

Year Issued: 1999

RPC(s): Formal Opinion 182

Subject: Lawyer trustee serving as own advocate

[The inquiry concerned a lawyer/trustee serving as his own advocate.] Assuming you are the true party in interest in the pending litigation under applicable trust law, please see Formal Opinion 182 attached. The committee expresses no opinion concerning your status under applicable trust law.

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