These summaries were prepared by McGuireWoods LLP lawyer Thomas E. Spahn. They are based on the letter opinions issued by the Virginia State Bar. Any editorial comments reflect Mr. Spahn's current personal views, and not the opinions of the Virginia State Bar, McGuireWoods or its clients.

LEO Num	Topics	Summary
1452	75-Representing Estates and Executors 76-Trust and Estate Lawyers	A lawyer retained by a personal representative of an estate has an attorney-client relationship with the executor or other personal representative and not the beneficiaries.

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