New Jersey Law Journal

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Recent Decisions on Attorney Liability to Non-Clients in Estate Planning
2026-03-30 20:44 UTC by New Jersey Law JournalChristopher R. Blazejewskihttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/952240925/0/njlawjournal.jpgProfessional Liability /Legal Malpractice/Trusts and Estates/Expert Opinion

When the client has died and something may have gone wrong, can a disappointed beneficiary sue the attorney? This question goes to the heart of where an attorney's loyalty lies, what an attorney can reasonably be expected to anticipate, and how far professional liability should extend into relationships the attorney never undertook.

     

 

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