Author - Kevin G. Staker

Principles of Probate and Trust Mediation

Principles of Probate and Trust Mediation by Kevin Staker The death of a loved one triggers strong feelings in family members.  Issues can arise in the life of an elder in their waning years and then after their death that can be difficult for family and friends.  Those issues can flare into conflict.  Litigation is very expensive, and so mediation of such disputes has become more and more popular. In probate or trust mediation, the parties work with a neutral mediator [...]

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Focus of Probate and Trust Mediation

Focus of Probate and Trust Mediation by Kevin Staker Some of the factors I emphasize in my practice in probate and trust mediation  are as follows: I have over 40 years of experience in probate and trust administration and the disputes that can arise in them.  Therefore, I can furnish input on the substance of the issues that may assist the parties in resolving their dispute.  In particular, I may suggest ways to resolve the issues between the parties that neither [...]

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