ESTATE MEDIATION • TRUST MEDIATION
DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES • HOW LONG SHOULD IT TAKE YOU TO SETTLE YOUR ESTATE COURT CASE ?
Settling an estate or trust dispute is never easy on anyone as it can be a very lengthy process taking years to settle your case in court. Estate mediation can help you save both significant amounts of time and money to settle your case in a much quicker, efficient and peaceful manner, instead of drawing out matters over years fighting in court. While losing a beloved spouse, family member or relative can be very stressful and emotionally very difficult, additionally disputes at times can arise following the death of someone whose will is left with unclear intentions with respect to his/her property or finances. There can also be executor, beneficiary and trust disputes which arise leading to estate litigation.
THE COURT ALTERNATIVE • MANDATORY MEDIATION
Estate mediation allows the parties to settle their disputes and come to mutual resolutions in a relatively short period of time with a neutral mediator, while also saving you a lot of time and money with regards to further litigation costs. Many matters can be settled in one or two days and additional followup, instead of years and undue stress in court.
Mediation in Toronto and many major cities is now mandatory for cases in court, and it can also be the perfect solution for you for estate matters that have not yet gone to court. Additionally parts of a case can also be settled in estate mediation, if your entire case is not settled.
MAUREEN SMITH, MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR
Maureen Smith is a highly experienced compassionate senior mediator, certified in Estate & Trust Administration, Common Law and can help you with mediation of all estate matters including will challenges, executor and trustee disputes, passing of accounts, and property settlements. Additionally, she served on the Toronto, Superior Court of Justice Court Roster and has mediated several court cases for Mandatory Mediation to reach settlements, in addition to settling many cases outside of court.
To inquire about your getting started for your family situation or court case call : 647 – 977 – 4051.