Probate Mediation. Mediation is this area is relatively new.

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Probate Mediation

Mediation is this area is relatively new.

Mediation can be used in more than just will contests over Dad’s capacity. Estate issues – has the PR acted appropriately Trust issues – breach of fiduciary duty— investments Conservatorship issues – how to pay for care, sell property Guardianship issues – who should person live with, what facility

Issues usually involve family conflicts Blended families Second marriages

Parties want to maintain a relationship with other party Don’t want to burn all their bridges

Litigation is expensive and may take a long time Mediation is less expensive and will take less time

Litigation: judgment – usually only money damages Mediation – parties help craft solution, can be creative

Litigation: Outcomes are uncertain Mediation: Parties reach agreement or choose not to agree

Litigation: public Mediation: private and confidential

Litigation: courtroom Mediation: conference room – parties/attorneys in separate rooms

Litigation: decision maker usually a judge, no choice by parties Mediation: parties jointly choose a mediator - person whose expertise “style” and personality best fits situation

Litigation: evidence limited by legal rules: must be relevant, no hearsay Mediation: no rules about evidence

Litigation: court time often limited Mediation: parties can choose how much time they want to spend

Litigation: emotional toll often high Mediation: less intimidating

Litigation: winning party may appeal, difficulty collecting judgment Mediation: no appeal, less likelihood that agreement won’t be honored by both sides

Parties can choose to mediate before/after a lawsuit is filed Parties choose mediator and sign mediation agreement Parties submit a confidential statement to mediator explaining the issues, their positions and how the case might be resolved before mediation takes place

Mediation session takes place – parties may or may not be represented by attorneys Mediator talks with each side separately – exchanges information and ideas Mediator assists parties to reach agreement If parties reach agreement mediator writes up agreement and parties sign it that day

Agreement can be presented to court for approval and enforcement if a lawsuit has been filed If no agreement or partial agreement, parties can return to court

Mediation/Arbitration- new idea being used primarily in domestic cases Reach agreement in mediation on most cases Mediator becomes arbiter to decide remains issue(s)

Arbitration is required in many contracts nowadays Arbitration is more like the court process Usually can choose the arbiter Setting more formal Appellate rights are limited Agreement is presented to court for approval and enforcement