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· 6/15/2017

In the Interest of: Z.T.-D.N., of: C.B.N.

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  • noting that a court’s review of a guardianship proceeding must be “singularly mindful of the trial court’s unique opportunity and responsibility to assess the circumstances presented”
  • stating that “lawyers who violate the conflict of interest rules must be disqualified because there is an irrebuttable presumption that a lawyer obtains a client’s confidential information during representation[]”
  • applying irrebuttable presumption in context of motion to disqualify pursuant to Rules 1.02, 1.06, and 1.09
  • “Neither conclusory statements of similarities nor facial similarities will suffice— the movant must delineate specific facts that tie the former and current representations together.”
  • “A guardian can provide essential care for the ward. But tragically, wards are also vulnerable to neglect, abuse, and exploitation.”
  • client revealed confidences told to her attorney in the form of her will, which was a public document

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