Attorney Mitchell is approached by Jane Moore and Bob Danes, brother and sister, to handle the estate of their deceased mother. All goes well until it becomes clear that the mother's will favors the daughter, Jane Moore. At this point, the son, Bob Danes, decides to challenge the validity of the will. What type of ethical situation does attorney Mitchell face?

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Attorney Mitchell faces a conflict-of-interest situation because representing both siblings in a dispute over their mother's will puts the attorney in a position where the interests of the clients are directly adverse.

Attorney Mitchell Is Approached by Jane Moore and Bob Danes