Practice question
A notary and Covered Lawyer notarizes an applicant's Qualified Beneficiary Declaration, then proposes to act as the same lawyer who examines it, interviews the applicant and executes the required eligibility certification. Which assessment follows Rule 5, Section 5 of the ULAS Manual?
- The notary must always perform every later role
- Notarization automatically proves every claim of indigency
- The declaration can never be notarized
- The notary must be a different Covered Lawyer from the lawyer performing the specified examination, interview and certification
- The applicant may replace the lawyer's certification with a private promise
Legal references
- A.M. No. 22-11-01-SC, April 8, 2025, ULAS Manual, Rule 1 Sections 3(s) and 4, Rule 4, Rule 5 Section 11 and Rule 11: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/99241
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