§ 72.9. Responsibility if legal representative is present.
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/us/cfr/t22/s§ 72.9·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)A consular officer should not act as provisional conservator if the consular officer knows that a legal representative is present in the foreign country.
(b)If the consular officer learns that a legal representative is present after the consular officer has taken possession and/or disposed of the personal estate but prior to transmission of the proceeds and effects to the Secretary of State pursuant to § 72.25, the consular officer should follow the procedures specified in § 72.22.