Advisory Opinion: 967

Year Issued: 1986

RPC(s): RPC 4.2

Subject: Lawyer representing a client may contact heirs of other party who has died

The Committee was of the unanimous opinion that you, representing the purchaser on a real estate contract with a party who is now deceased, may contact directly the heirs of the deceased's estate to communicate your client's proposal.

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