Contested estates, as well as being newsworthy, usually involve high emotion - an element that does not lend itself to rational risk assessment and a calm, logical approach to settlement. Tim Wallis, a mediator at North West Mediation Solutions, sets out his views on this constantly reported area of dispute - //www.nwmediationsolutions.co.uk/2013/03/families-make-sure-they-dont-lose-out/ Contact Peter Whitman on 01254 720278 if you would like to know more about this area of law and the disputes that arise, and how mediation can go some way to ensure that there's some of the estate left to divide among the family.
I’ve been in legal administration for over 35 years – I know how things work, and appreciate the benefits of mediation as an essential tool to consider when in dispute. I can discuss its benefits to…
