Which of the Following Statements Regarding Retainers Is False

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

• A) Before commencing work on a matter, a lawyer usually requests that a retainer be paid.
• B) Provincial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product liability cases.
• C) A retainer is deposited into a trust account, to the credit of the client.
• D) The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account.
• E) A retainer helps ensure that a lawyer will be paid for his or her legal services.

Determine the size of payments for loans or savings with varying interest rates and compounding frequencies.

Apply the concept of present value in determining the amount of periodic payments or contributions.

Use financial formulas to calculate the amount of interest paid over the life of a loan.

Plan financial goals such as saving for education, purchasing a home, or preparing for retirement by calculating necessary contributions.

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