Are you involved in a bitter estate dispute?
Estate mediation is an important part of the estate litigation process in Ontario. Most lawsuits in Ontario settle well in advance of trial. Many people believe that appearing in Court and having a verdict from a Judge is the desired outcome when a lawsuit is commenced.
But mediation may be a better option as it provides the parties the opportunity to control the process as opposed to putting their fate in the hands of a total stranger.
Moreover, the estate litigation process is very lengthy and expensive. It can take many years of emotional and financial costs to litigate a metter all the way to trial. Mediation can greatly shorten the length of the Court proceedings and significantly reduce the legal fees involved.
Most estate disputes can be resolved well in advance of trial as long as the parties involved are willing to be reasonable and compromise.
Charles is an experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate mediator with over 40 years of estate litigation experience. He can help parties to an estate dispute end their dispute and move on with their lives. To schedule a mediation call us toll free at: 1 (866) 677-7746
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News & Events
20/11/2024 – Charles will be participating and presenting at the Navigating The Incapacity & Estate Planning Spectrum panel discussion. Details here.
24/8/2023 – Charles was included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada©. Details here.
8/6/2023 – Charles conducted a live seminar “Planning for & Managing Difficult Beneficiaries”. Download the brochure here. Register here.
31/01/2023 – Charles was quoted in a CBC Investigates news story: “He signed a will to give a church his Hamilton condo before dying. His partner calls it ‘suspicious’” Read the full story here.
29/8/2022 – Charles was included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada©. Details here.
10/2/2022 – Charles presented to Financial Executives International on the Topic: “So You’ve been Appointed an Executor: Tribute or Trepidation?”
Mediations during COVID-19 are being conducted by video-conference. To schedule, contact us here.
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Testimonials
“Charles is an exceptional mediator. His experience in estate litigation shines. When I am asked to propose a mediator to my clients Charles is most definitely always on the list. I would not hesitate to recommend Charles to anyone looking to resolve a complex, emotional and high stakes estate litigation matter.”
Jonathan M. Friedman, Principal & Owner, Friedman Estate Litigation Professional Corporation
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Estate Mediation
Estate mediation is an important part of the estate litigation process in Ontario. Most lawsuits in Ontario settle well in advance of trial. Many people believe that appearing in Court and having a verdict from a Judge is the desired outcome when a lawsuit is commenced.
However, the estate litigation process can be very lengthy and expensive. It can take many years of emotional and financial costs to litigate a matter all the way to trial.
Charles has extensive experience acting as a mediator in various estate disputes.
Most estate disputes can be resolved well in advance of trial as long as the parties involved are willing to be reasonable and to compromise. Even if you believe that you should take your case all the way to trial, there are many situations where estate mediation provides a more cost-efficient solution to your dispute.
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Mediation Process
Mediation can save tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees shorten a legal dispute and alleviate emotional stress. It is an excellent tool to settle a dispute even if it is not mandatory. It is however mandatory in most estate disputes in Toronto, Ottawa, and Essex County. The mediation process needs to be clear to the parties involved to ensure effective participation in the process. Many people have never been involved in estate litigation.
The parties are encouraged to settle the matter throughout the litigation process in order to reduce legal costs. At some point in time, a mediation will have to be scheduled. The parties will agree on a date and on a mediator to be booked. The mediator is a third party who is neutral to the dispute. The mediator’s role is to facilitate dialogue and settlement. The mediator may be a lawyer with experience in estate law, a professional mediator, or a retired Judge.
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To schedule a mediation call us toll free at: 1 (866) 677-7746
