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CASE EXAMPLES INVOLVING UPL- LEGAL SERVICES Despain advertised her business under the category "Legal Services" but denied that she was engaged in UPL. She gave legal advice related to family law issues and used a computer software program to prepare legal documents for others to present in court. Despain also made customers sign an agreement to absolve her of liability. The Court found that preparation of legal documents is the practice of law when it involves the giving of advice, consultation, explanation, or recommendations on matters of law. It is also the practice of law to instruct other individuals in how to prepare and execute those documents. State v. Despain, 319 S.C. 317, 460 S.E.2d 576 (1995)

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