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Opinions in Minnesota that cite In Re Estate of Lee, 9 N.W.2d 245.
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In the Matter of the Trust Agreement of Genevieve M. Rossow.
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
See e.g., In re Lee’s Est., (“[t]he fiduciary character of [the trustee’s] position precludes him from taking any advantage of his influence as trustee” (citation omitted)); d 423, 425 (Minn. 1934) (noting a trustee’s “primary duty [is] not to allow his interest as an individual even the opportu
- In re Petition for Distribution of Attorney's Fees between Stowman Law Firm, P.A., and Lori Peterson Law Firm, … 870 N.W.2d 755 Minn. 2015
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In re Petition for Distribution of Attorney's Fees between Stowman Law Firm, P.A., and Lori Peterson Law Firm, …
870 N.W.2d 755
Minn. 2015
who breaches his duty to his client forfeits his right to 17 compensation.”); In re Lee’s Estate, 214 Minn. 448, 460, (“[A]n attorney at law who is unfaithful in the performance of his duties forfeits his right to compensation.”); see also Dinter v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 651 A.2d 1033, 1039 (N.J.
- In re the Trust Agreement of D. Robert Sykes. Minn. Ct. App. 2015
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In re the Trust Agreement of D. Robert Sykes.
Minn. Ct. App. 2015
In re Estate of Lee, 214 Minn. 448, 458, Boyum v. Jordan, 146 Minn. 66, 68-69, 178 N.W.
- Mae v. Heather Apartments Ltd. Partnership 799 N.W.2d 638 Minn. Ct. App. 2011
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Mae v. Heather Apartments Ltd. Partnership
799 N.W.2d 638
Minn. Ct. App. 2011
The issue here is similar to one addressed by the supreme court in In re Lee’s Estate, 214 Minn. 448
- In Re the Revocable Trust of Margolis 731 N.W.2d 539 Minn. Ct. App. 2007
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In Re the Revocable Trust of Margolis
731 N.W.2d 539
Minn. Ct. App. 2007
See In re Estate of Lee, 214 Minn. 448
- Star Centers, Inc. v. Faegre & Benson, L.L.P. 644 N.W.2d 72 Minn. 2002
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Star Centers, Inc. v. Faegre & Benson, L.L.P.
644 N.W.2d 72
Minn. 2002
“Unquestioned fidelity to their real interests is the duty of every attorney to his clients.” In re Lee’s Estate, 214 Minn. 448, 460
- Matter of Boss 487 N.W.2d 256 Minn. Ct. App. 1992
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Matter of Boss
487 N.W.2d 256
Minn. Ct. App. 1992
at 287 , d at 654 ; see also In re Lee's Estate, 214 Minn. 448, 457-59 , (places similar burden on a trustee whose interest conflicts with the trust).
- Gilchrist v. Perl 387 N.W.2d 412 Minn. 1986
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Gilchrist v. Perl
387 N.W.2d 412
Minn. 1986
In In re Estate of Lee, 214 Minn. 448 , involving a blatant conflict of interest situation, this court stressed the strict fidelity required of an attorney and said, “When a breach of faith occurs, the attorney’s right to compensation is gone.” Id.
- Perl v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. 345 N.W.2d 209 Minn. 1984
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Perl v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
345 N.W.2d 209
Minn. 1984
In re Estate of Lee, 214 Minn. 448
- Rice v. Perl 320 N.W.2d 407 Minn. 1982
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Rice v. Perl
320 N.W.2d 407
Minn. 1982
In In re Estate of Lee, 214 Minn. 448, 460 , this court stated: It is equally well settled that an attorney at law who is unfaithful in the performance of his duties forfeits his right to compensation.
- In Re Trust Created by Warner 117 N.W.2d 224 Minn. 1962
- Van Dyke v. First National Bank 46 N.W.2d 667 Minn. 1951
- In Re Trust Created by Moulton 233 Minn. 286 Minn. 1951
- Petraborg v. Zontelli 15 N.W.2d 174 Minn. 1944
- Hlubeck v. Beeler 9 N.W.2d 252 Minn. 1943