Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
Monica is setting up her practice in a new location. She accepts a check from a client who pays an advanced fee for representation. She considers depositing the funds into her operating account, under the label “anticipated costs.” Is it appropriate for her to place these unearned funds in her operating account?
Yes, if she labels them in her general account ledger
Yes, if her client provided an agreement for monthly withdrawals
No, advanced funds remain in a separate account while the work is being performed
No, client funds are managed without being held in a special account
Attorneys keep unearned fees in a separate trust account to avoid mixing them with the attorney’s funds. Placing them in the operating account risks them being treated as already earned. The correct answer clarifies that unearned funds remain in a dedicated account while tasks are performed. The other choices suggest labeling them in a general ledger, relying on an arrangement for withdrawals, or stating that a special account is not used, conflicting with recognized practices for client trust accounts.
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