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Pennsylvania Mediators Dispel 5 Mediation Myths

June 14, 2012

By: David M. Frees III & Steve Lagoy You may have decided that mediation is a better option than litigation for your dispute in Pennsylvania. While that may be true, it’s important to know some of the myths surrounding this process. The first myth is that mediation is always the best option …

What is mediation of a Pennsylvania trust or estate dispute?

June 14, 2012

By Dave Frees

By: David M. Frees III & Steve Lagoy It’s no secret that the next few years will see a flurry of complex trust and estate disputes in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. As estates become larger and more complex, and as more and more people try to plan their own estates with do-it-yourself …

Who uses mediation to solve trust disputes in Pennsylvania?

June 14, 2012

By Stephen Lagoy

By: David M. Frees III & Steve Lagoy An estate dispute can break out when the inheritors of a given decedent are unable to agree on the distribution of assets in the decedent’s estate. This can happen because there was no will, the will is being challenged, or the will did not incorporate …

Why do family businesses often use mediator services when they have disagreements or legal disputes in Pennsylvania?

June 14, 2012

By Dave Frees

By: David M. Frees III & Steve Lagoy Pennsylvania estate disputes can cause significant fallout in a family business and some disputes are rooted in such a way that they lend themselves toward formal litigation. Litigation, of course, can drain assets and resources from the business and involved parties and, in many cases, …

What is the cost of estate mediation in Pennsylvania?

June 14, 2012

By Stephen Lagoy

By: David M. Frees III & Steve Lagoy The cost of estate mediation depends on the dispute resolution needs that you and your particular situation require, but most Pennsylvania mediator services make several fee arrangements available to their clients, such as paying by the hour or paying a flat fee for a half …

How should we go about choosing a mediator for estate disputes in Pennsylvania?

June 14, 2012

By Dave Frees

By: David M. Frees III & Steve Lagoy When you are choosing a mediator in Pennsylvania, be sure to retain the services of one who specializes in whatever the focus of your dispute is, be it trust, estate, or family business. It’s preferable to choose a mediator who is both a proven expert …

How long does estate, trust and family business mediation take in Pennsylvania?

June 14, 2012

By Stephen Lagoy

By: David M. Frees III & Steve Lagoy Some mediation cases may take a half day or, at maximum, a full day of mediation, but estate, trust, and family business mediation processes can be substantially more complex and require several full days of mediation services before a mutually agreeable conclusion can be reached. …

Who uses mediation to solve a will dispute in Pennsylvania?

June 14, 2012

By Dave Frees

By: David M. Frees III & Steve Lagoy A benefit of mediation is that control of the resolution remains in the hands of the conflicting parties. Since mediators can only offer neutral suggestions based on the facts provided, and because those suggestions are non-binding, parties can opt whether or not to implement those …

Can we use mediation to avoid suing an executor in Pennsylvania?

June 13, 2012

By Stephen Lagoy

Mediation can and has been effectively used to avoid suing an executor who breached his or her responsibility to a decedent’s estate in Pennsylvania. You may benefit by discussing the details of your situation with a mediation attorney.

How Small Business Mediation can Help Your Company in Malvern, Pennsylvania

June 13, 2012

By Stephen Lagoy

By: Steve Lagoy When a small business faces conflicts or disputes with employees, clients, vendors or other businesses, they are often difficult to resolve. Small businesses typically lack the legal, public relations and human resources departments necessary to handle a major conflict. When this occurs, many turn to small business mediation, a type …

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Pennsylvania Mediators Dispel 5 Mediation Myths

What is mediation of a Pennsylvania trust or estate dispute?

Who uses mediation to solve trust disputes in Pennsylvania?

Why do family businesses often use mediator services when they have disagreements or legal disputes in Pennsylvania?

What is the cost of estate mediation in Pennsylvania?

How should we go about choosing a mediator for estate disputes in Pennsylvania?

How long does estate, trust and family business mediation take in Pennsylvania?

Who uses mediation to solve a will dispute in Pennsylvania?

Can we use mediation to avoid suing an executor in Pennsylvania?

How Small Business Mediation can Help Your Company in Malvern, Pennsylvania

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