§ 72.41 - Consular officer not to perform legal services or to employ counsel.

Owing to the legal restriction against engaging in foreign business or professional activity (22 U.S.C. 805), the consular officer shall not act as attorney or agent for the estate. Neither shall he employ counsel at the expense of the United States Government, or the estate, in collecting and disposing of the personal estate of a deceased citizen. If legal assistance is requested of the consular officer, he may furnish the names of several attorneys or inform the inquirer as to sources through which the names of suitable attorneys may be obtained.