People make provisions in their Will for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes family members disagree or feel the Will maker got it wrong. Some common causes include: Blended families People marrying or living with more than one partner throughout their lifetime strained...
Deceased Estate Mediation
Estate Disputes
The death of a loved one is a very difficult time and siblings can often have very different views around provisions in a will for asset division. These disputes can erupt into expensive and lengthy court battles. Of course, estate planning can address many potential...
Estate Mediation
Mediation is mandated in deceased estate litigation in the Supreme Court of NSW, but can also be used from the outset to assist distressed families avoid proceedings. From the Australian Mediation Association's Facebook page today: Bob Hawke's daughter's legal claim...
What Types of Issues Can Be Mediated?
People often assume that only relationship breakdowns or family law related matters can be addressed through mediation, but this is far from the truth. There are a range of issues that can be dealt with quickly and easily through mediation