Contracts
A Hawaii real estate agent who prepares a purchase contract is performing a ministerial task. If the agent gives legal advice about contract rights, the agent may be:
AFulfilling their duty of care
BEngaging in unauthorized practice of law✓ Correct
CProviding a required agency service
DActing as a transactional attorney
Explanation
Real estate agents may fill in standard form contracts but may not provide legal advice or interpretation of legal rights. Doing so may constitute unauthorized practice of law in Hawaii.
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