Perspective
Jul. 19, 2011
Navigating the Death of a Party
Tort lawyers should be aware of how probate law can affect a client's case when one of the parties die. By Darren O. Aitken and Atticus N. Wegman of Aitken Aitken Cohn
Lawyers oftentimes specialize in one area of the law. When it comes to probate law, however, tort lawyers should take heed. Though tort lawyers generally do not encounter probate law issues, they should be aware of how probate law can affect their client's case when their client or a potential defendant dies.
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