Probate matters combine business-type problems with the high emotional content of family conflict. Skilled mediators are frequently needed to help the parties reach agreement.

Our mediators have considerable experience mediating contested matters that are within the jurisdiction of the Probate Court, such as:

• Will contests
• Disputes over administration of estates
• Disputes over trust administration including disputes about the respective rights of principal and income beneficiaries

We believe that these disputes are especially appropriate for mediation because they often present business-type problems, and they usually have an overlay of family conflict with high emotional content. Our skilled mediators are able to work with the family dynamics, give the parties an opportunity to express their feelings, and help the parties deal with the merits and reach agreement.