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fiducial relationship

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A quick definition of fiducial relationship:

A fiducial relationship is when two or more people have a special connection that affects their legal rights and responsibilities. This can include relationships like a doctor and patient, a lawyer and client, or a trustee and beneficiary. In these relationships, one person has a duty to act in the best interest of the other person. It's important to have trust and honesty in these relationships.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A fiducial relationship is a type of association between two or more people that involves a high level of trust and responsibility. It is a legally recognized relationship that affects the legal rights and duties of those involved.

Examples of fiducial relationships include:

  • Attorney-client relationship: This is a formal legal representation of a person by a lawyer. The lawyer has a duty to act in the best interest of the client and maintain confidentiality.
  • Doctor-patient relationship: This is the association between a medical provider and a patient. The doctor has a duty to ensure that the patient gives informed consent for treatment.
  • Trustee-beneficiary relationship: This is a relationship in which one person (the trustee) is responsible for managing assets for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary).
  • Guardian-ward relationship: This is a relationship in which one person (the guardian) is responsible for the care and well-being of another person (the ward), such as a minor or an incapacitated adult.

These examples illustrate how a fiducial relationship involves a high level of trust and responsibility. The person in the fiduciary role has a duty to act in the best interest of the other person and maintain confidentiality. This type of relationship is legally recognized and can affect the legal rights and duties of those involved.

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lawguy we're nearly stats twins :D
13:13
I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
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Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
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Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
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Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
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So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
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13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
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Anyone going to the UGA zoom thing on the 22nd?
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My bad, 24th*
Idk, what's it for?
@Law-Guy: How'd you get the Vandy fee waiver?
17:32
What does going ur3 in 3 days mean at Uva 😅
that you will get UR2 in 3 more
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somethings gotta give
I’m new. What’s the UR and UR2?
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I already went ur2. It’s the 3rd status date change
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@RustyWrangler: attend one of their virtual info sessions and they'll send you a fee waiver
@Law-Guy: Awesome, thanks! I'll sign up rn!
i'm not entirely sure
They've recently been sending a lot of interview invites
It means status change?
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