Mediation is a means of dispute resolution available as an alternative to litigating the matter in court. It has a wide range of applications, from probate disputes to family law. Mediation is not appropriate for every case. However, many parties prefer to use...
There are many disputes regarding trusts and estates that can occur following someone's passing. Unfortunately, families do not always agree on how to divide their assets. In cases like this, mediation may be a preferred solution instead of going to court. We have a...
At Cohen Law Office, P.C., in California, we understand the importance of communication between all parties when they are engaged in heated probate disputes. If you find yourself in this situation, you may worry that you and other beneficiaries have too many conflicts...
Many people are aware that one way to resolve disputes is by going to court and pursuing litigation. What California residents may not know is that litigation is not the only way to get a determination of one's legal matters-mediation is also an option that is not...
When it comes to a dispute regarding a loved one's estate plan, is estate litigation the inevitable result? Not necessarily. It is possible to address disputes regarding a loved one's estate plan through forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation....
Grieving the loss of a loved one can be an emotional time. Whether the death was sudden, such as in a car crash or whether the death came after a long illness or old age, losing a loved one is never easy. The situation can become even more emotionally charged when a...
It is always difficult to lose a loved one. However, emotions become especially heightened when the deceased's heirs disagree with regards to the distribution or handling of the deceased's estate. Those in San Mateo who are facing the prospect of estate litigation may...
When dealing with legal issues, one often worries about the process it will take to resolve the problem. Divorce, estate problems or any other type of legal dispute usually means going to court. While this can be an effective way to reach a final order, it is not the...
When drafting an estate plan, one thinks that everything will be planned for when they pass. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Loved ones dispute about the legality of a will or trust, arguing that certain assets should have been left to them. This can lead...
It is difficult to make everyone happy when making a plan for the future. When drafting an estate plan, it is likely that some family members and beneficiaries will not agree with your decisions. However, at the end of the day, the contents of your will and trusts are...