The family at the center of this case made its money investing
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Collaborative Process: Are Probate and Trust Disputes on the Horizon?
The “collaborative process” is an interesting dispute resolution alternative that’s been used
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2017 . . . A probate mediator’s guide to 2017 Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee (MEAC) Opinions
MEAC: Can a mediator report the parties have reached “agreement” if the deal’s still being drafted?
MEAC Opinion 2016-004 (Date Issued: November 6, 2016)
The vast majority of
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Are guardians ad litem (GALs) mandatory when settling a minor’s claims?
Two points to keep in mind when thinking about the Allen case.
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Juan Antúnez to speak on Conflict Resolution and Ethics: A Summary of Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee (MEAC) Opinions for 2015 and 2014
Can Florida arbitrators decide “validity” challenges to a will or trust?
AAA’s rules for arbitrating wills and trusts specifically authorize arbitrators to decide the
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Can you sue hostile parties for fraud if they lie to you during settlement negotiations?
Lawyers love to brag about their court wins, not so much about
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Interview with a Probate Lawyer: Steven K. Schwartz
I’m a big fan of “privatizing” trusts and estates litigation whenever possible,
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2014 . . . Florida Supreme Court’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee (MEAC) Opinions
The Florida Supreme Court’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee (MEAC) has been issuing
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