MPRE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GUARANTEED PASS)

MPRE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GUARANTEED PASS) Actual and Apparent Authority - Answer-Actual: communicated by client, expressly or impliedly. Apparent: Third party believes lawyer has authority based on clients action. -client lead that third party has authority -if client dies, you have a duty to inform when your authority ends to third party. Protective action: - Answer-When the client has diminished capacity and faces a risk of substantial physical, financial, or other harm, the lawyer may take reasonable actions to protect the client. These actions include consulting with people or entities that can protect the client, and, when appropriate, seeking the appointment of a guardian or similar surrogate. When taking protective action, the lawyer has implied authority to reveal the client's confidential information, but only to the extent reasonably necessary to protect the client. Communicating with Client Requirements: - Answer--case status update