Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Nebraska
attorney error on will
is an ottorney mandated to carry errs and omission insurance so as to cover typographical errors made on a will?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: attorney error on will
In New Jersey, an individual attorney is not required to carry errors and omissions insurance for any purpose; however legal entities (corporations, etc.) MUST carry general malpractice insurance. There is no separate rule for errors and omissions dealing with wills or any other area of practice.
Re: attorney error on will
Not in Nebraska.
Re: attorney error on will
Most lawyers do carry malpractice Insurance. However, it is not a legal requirement.
It does not mean that lawyer is not responsible for an error or omission. It is just that the lawyer would not have insurance to pay the claim.