Trusts, Wills & Estate Mediation
In today’s landscape, disputes involving trusts, wills and estates are becoming increasingly prevalent. There is a constructive solution available: mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution that can enable parties to resolve disputes at any stage, both before and after court proceedings are commenced.
Our mediators can help to resolve disputes as independent third parties. They facilitate settlement by helping the parties to narrow the issues in dispute and encouraging the parties to negotiate with a view to reaching a consensual outcome.
There are many benefits to mediating a trust, will or estate dispute. Disputes of this kind often involve sensitive family and/or commercial issues and, if pursued in court proceedings, they can often find their way into the press. Mediation offers a private forum in which to discuss and resolve the dispute without the unwanted pressures of public attention. With growing awareness of the ability to make claims, the number of cases in the court system is climbing, which is adding significantly to the amount of time it takes to reach a resolution in court proceedings. For those cases which are suited to mediation, a diversion from the expensive, time consuming and often hostile court process is generally welcomed.
Our trust, will and estate disputes mediation expertise
Our team is at the forefront of advising individuals, families and connected organisations in relation to trust, will and estate disputes. We understand the complexities of these sensitive situations and offer innovative settlement options tailored to your needs.
Elizabeth Sainsbury and Jeremy Gordon, Partners in our Trust, Will and Estate Disputes team, are accredited mediators in England and Wales. Elizabeth is also accredited as a mediator by the State Bar of California.
Drawing on their extensive experience representing clients through the process, our mediators act as impartial third parties, guiding you through the process by clarifying issues in dispute and fostering negotiations to reach a mutually agreeable resolution.