Estate Mediation Lawyers for Western Canada
Careful estate planning helps avoid complications and disputes but, unfortunately, this is not guaranteed.
Family disputes over estates are common in Calgary. However, they do not always have to end up in court with a contested will or trust.
In many cases, estate mediation is a viable alternative to litigation, providing a less confrontational and more affordable way to settle disputes for families.
The estate mediation lawyers at Vest Estate Lawyers are ready to listen to your estate issues and help guide you towards a mutually beneficial solution.
What is estate mediation?
Estate mediation is an alternative dispute method that is used to settle issues with wills, trusts, and other matters regarding a deceased person’s estate.
A similar process is used for solving disputes in divorces, the workplace, and other emotionally charged situations.
A formal meeting (or a series of meetings) is held at which all the parties involved in the estate dispute try to work out a resolution with aid of a professional and independent mediator.
Depending on the complexities of the dispute, a mediation session may last all day or carry over into further days. These sessions may be conducted at a lawyer’s office or elsewhere, with a mediator facilitating discussions and guiding participants towards a workable solution.
If and when the parties reach a resolution, the agreement must be drawn up by lawyers and signed to become legally binding. Court approval may be required at a later date depending on the nature of the dispute.
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Client Testimonials
I Was Very Pleased.
“I was very pleased with how Launa and her assistant Carmen took care of me through the whole process. They were professional as well as very understanding and compassionate. I always felt understood as well as understood all communicated to me. I would very much recommend Launa And her team.”
— B. R.
She Helped Me Win!
“Lorraine was very easy going , super nice and caring. Knowledgeable and professional. She helped me win !!! Thank you very much, now we can move on to a better part of our live’s !!! Definitely recommend.”
— J. D.
