Can one law firm handle both wrongful death and estate claims? | NC

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Q: Can one law firm handle both a wrongful death case and related estate claims involving the same family situation? A: Yes — often one law firm can handle both. The main issue is whether the firm represents the proper person in each matter, usually the personal representative or estate fiduciary, and whether there is any conflict of interest. A wrongful death claim and an estate matter are…