When the Adult Child Pays
Navigate third-party payment without losing client identity, confidentiality, or independent judgment.
Intake pressure The adult child pays and starts answering before the parent speaks. The issue is not suspicion; it is whether the lawyer can still identify and counsel the actual client. Decision walk Client identity -> confidentiality -> private instructions Sequence the duties so the meeting stays respectful and defensible. Shortcut Let the payor lead because they are organized. The family member can still support logistics without controlling the matter. Procedure lowers the emotional temperature while preserving core duties. 1 Roles 2 Privacy 3 Fresh application Step 1 Tasha says she will pay and wants copies of everything.
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