When a beneficiary or family member of a deceased individual believes that the individual's will does not reflect the decedent’s actual wishes, they have the right to contest the will. Unfortunately, will contests are often extremely stressful and emotionally charged. If the dispute advances to litigation, the case becomes even more complex.
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method in which a third party facilitates constructive discussions and negotiations between the opposing sides. If you are involved in a dispute regarding a deceased person’s estate, mediation may be a worthwhile option.
How Does Mediation Work?
One of the most common situations in which a will is contested is one in which a party believes that the decedent intended for them to receive certain property, but the will does not reflect this. Will contests can also occur when beneficiaries believe that the decedent's property has been distributed unfairly or in a way that the decedent would never have chosen.
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