mdwhalen 0 #1 November 8, 2008 I am a lawyer in a small two person firm. An elderly client recently came to me and deposited her life's fortune in my trust account until we could decide how to split it up between her disabled daughter and her daughter who works in a missionary for Peruvian earthquake victims. Without divulging attorney client privileged information, its a 7 digit sum. Unfortunately, she died unexpectedly before giving me final directions on what to do with the money. My ethical question is: Do I have to share my new fortune with my partner? Decision posted below, thanks for input."I have magic buttons ;)." skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #2 November 8, 2008 QuoteI am a lawyer in a small two person firm. An elderly client recently came to me and deposited her life's fortune in my trust account until we could decide how to split it up between her disabled daughter and her daughter who works in a missionary for Peruvian earthquake victims. Without divulging attorney client privileged information, its a 7 digit sum. Unfortunately, she died unexpectedly before giving me final directions on what to do with the money. My ethical question is: Do I have to share my new fortune with my partner? You know why they bury Lawyers at the bottom of the ocean? Because DEEP,DEEP Down there good peopleSo i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky722 0 #3 November 8, 2008 If you were a desent person,you would take your fee out.And split whats left between the daughters.Otherwise,you're no better than the crack dealer on the street.The only difference is you sell your thru words! But hey, you went to school to learn how to steal legally right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #4 November 8, 2008 Did you hear a loud "Whoosh" before you typed that?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky722 0 #5 November 8, 2008 thought I did...but didn't know if my ears we're playing tricks on me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 November 8, 2008 I help out with these sorts of problems all the time. Here is my proposals to you. Please if this letter finds you interesting do quickly get back to me immediately with the following information’s to enable this deal commence as I have gone through due processes to make sure that this transaction works out successfully. I NEED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION'S FROM YOU .1) Your complete full names to issue on the BANK DRAFT. 2) Your postal mailing address home or office where you will receive the draft. (3)Your private telephone number. Finally be informed that once I receive the above information’s I will update you our mode of sharing and when you will receive the draft. I am waiting your urgent response ASAP. My Regards to you. Mr Abba Musa---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #7 November 8, 2008 My ethical question is: Do I have to share my new fortune with my partner? Ya mean your new EX-partner?! Peruvian Nun....sounds like one of Divot's recents drinkin' "friends" ! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOSTandCRAZY 0 #8 November 8, 2008 YOUR new fortune? LOL Give it to the kids man. Split it between them. You can really sleep at night?"Get these balls!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #9 November 8, 2008 ya dude subtract your legal fees and then give the rest to the daughters. If you keep that money for yourself I hope you burn in hell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #10 November 8, 2008 hahahaha.... very good... troll.... if ever i saw one... anyway.. first of all send a grand and a half to "skittles of SDC" ... so he can get himself a G Damn cypres.... take maybe a grand for your "trouble". establish a fund to care for the disabled woman for HER entire life, and send an equal amount to freakin' PERU !!!! where those of TRUE misfortune can receive it, through the kind heart of the OTHER daughter,,,, who has ALREADY dedicated herself to helping OTHERS,,, unlike some,,,,,,, who shall remain nameless (troll) ,,,, who seem bent on helping THEMselves....now THIS thread sure will divert MY attention, away from some others...we'll be watching... jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #11 November 8, 2008 hiyooooo!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #12 November 8, 2008 Quote ya dude subtract your legal fees and then give the rest to the daughters. If you keep that money for yourself I hope you burn in hell. A. Bonfire. B. Didn't you hear the "whoosh" above your head? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #13 November 8, 2008 Quote Quote ya dude subtract your legal fees and then give the rest to the daughters. If you keep that money for yourself I hope you burn in hell. A. Bonfire. B. Didn't you hear the "whoosh" above your head? No kidding... I saw through that joke... he hooked them big time. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky722 0 #14 November 8, 2008 I was giving him the logical thing to do and letting him know what I think about lawyers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #15 November 8, 2008 QuoteMy ethical question is: Do I have to share my new fortune with my partner? The key to a trust fund is "trust". If you give the immediately give the money to young people, they may squander it. Remove the entire contents of the safety deposit box and replace it with a valid personal check that can be cashed at any time, if they should find it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #16 November 8, 2008 Quote Quote My ethical question is: Do I have to share my new fortune with my partner? The key to a trust fund is "trust". If you give the immediately give the money to young people, they may squander it. Remove the entire contents of the safety deposit box and replace it with a valid personal check that can be cashed at any time, if they should find it. Or an IOU written on a gum wrapper kept in a mayonnaise jar on the back porch is good too! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #17 November 8, 2008 Ya know, it's 99.5% of the lawyers that give the rest of them a bad name.Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #18 November 8, 2008 QuoteYa know, it's 99.5% of the lawyers that give the rest of them a bad name. ~Denny Crane ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOSTandCRAZY 0 #19 November 8, 2008 The WORST THING about a plane crashing with 99 lawyers in it???? That ALL of them didn't take the same flight!"Get these balls!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #20 November 8, 2008 Quote The WORST THING about a plane crashing with 99 lawyers in it???? That ALL of them didn't take the same flight! And why the lawyers never get eaten by sharks after a shipwreck...professional courtesy! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOSTandCRAZY 0 #21 November 8, 2008 HAHAHAHAHAH! WERD! (the "e" was intentional...) I never did GET attorneys.... But then again, I was never ASKING FOR THEM, either...... "Get these balls!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #22 November 8, 2008 The devil visited a lawyer's office and made him an offer. "I can arrange some things for you, " the devil said. "I'll increase your income five-fold. Your partners will love you; your clients will respect you; you'll have four months of vacation each year and live to be a hundred. All I require in return is that your wife's soul, your children's souls, and their children's souls rot in hell for eternity." The lawyer thought for a moment. "What's the catch?" he asked. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdwhalen 0 #23 November 8, 2008 Ok, I've made a decision what to do with my new found money. First to those of you who criticized my keeping it and then PM'd me asking for loans, new rigs and drug money shame on you. You know who you are. So here is my plan. I have decided to hire random skydivers and send them around to dropzones disguised as newbies. If you welcome them with open arms, treat them as friends and make their visit to your dropzone as enjoyable as possible they have been instructed to reward you with a new altimeter, jumpsuit, rig, heck even a new jump plane (depending on how nice to them you and your DZ are). The catch is, you wont know if that new face at your DZ is one of my agents until they are finished jumping for the day. So be nice to all new skydivers, don't shun them - welcome them and treat them like friends. It is in your own best interest. Now, just to let them know you are in on this project, when that new skydiver arrives at your DZ looking nervous and unsure walk up to him or her, give them a big welcoming smile, a big warm hug and whisper into their ear the secret word "monkeypants." Its that easy."I have magic buttons ;)." skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #24 November 8, 2008 Quote Now, just to let them know you are in on this project, when that new skydiver arrives at your DZ looking nervous and unsure walk up to him or her, give them a big welcoming smile, a big warm hug and whisper into their ear the secret word "monkeypants." Its that easy. After I give a male a hug, I'd be more likely to say, "are you happy to see me, or is that a monkey in your pants." Is that ok? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #25 November 8, 2008 QuoteIf you welcome them with open arms, treat them as friends and make their visit to your dropzone as enjoyable as possible they have been instructed to reward you with a new altimeter, jumpsuit, rig, heck even a new jump plane (depending on how nice to them you and your DZ are). So you're saying we're not going to get any of that stuff, aren't you?Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites