Lawyer borrowing money from a client?

[HootiesDad]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts

The lawyer who created the revocable trust for my father borrowed money from my father to purchase a car.
Supposedly the lawyer told my dad he couldn't do this but my dad insisted.

Seems like this would cross every line in the attorney/client relationship.

Am I overreacting?

HD

 

[cbg]

This is a matter between your dad and the attorney. It's none of your business to react in any way.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts

The lawyer who created the revocable trust for my father borrowed money from my father to purchase a car.
Supposedly the lawyer told my dad he couldn't do this but my dad insisted.

Seems like this would cross every line in the attorney/client relationship.

Am I overreacting?

HD

It is hard to say whether you are overreacting or not. It certainly sounds questionable on the part of the attorney, though.

Here is a link to Massachusetts Rule of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.8: http://www.mass.gov/courts/case-legal-res/rules-of-court/sjc/sjc307-rule1-8.html