Disputes in deceased estates.

Families quite often have issues that need to be resolved on the death of a family member.

Whilst the executor is responsible for administering the estate, he or she may not be able to resolve those issues.

Mediation is one method which can be used to discuss the matters in dispute and negotiate an agreement.

The advantages of mediation in relation to estate disputes include:

• The mediator is neutral and impartial;
• A mediation can be organised to suit the convenience of the parties;
• The costs of mediation are modest compared to litigation;
• Mediation offers the parties a private setting within which to discuss and possibly resolve their dispute;
• The parties are able to discuss the issues and participate in the formation of any agreement;
• Mediation is a simpler process.

At Brisbane Mediation we have panelists with special expertise in resolving estate disputes.

One of our panelists is Patrick Wedge who was formerly the Deputy Public Trustee of Queensland.

Patrick has a long history and experience in administering estates and assisting to resolve estate issues.

If you wish to discuss an estate issue with Patrick or arrange for him to conduct a mediation, then we ask that you contact our manager Joanne McDonald on joanne@brisbanemediations.com.au or by phone on 07) 38397400.

Information Session - Estate Mediations

We are excited to announce that Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Patrick Wedge will be our guest Mediator  at the next 'Around the Table with Mike' on the 5 December. Patrick is highly qualified to conduct Estate mediations and he would be of great assistance to people with Estate issues that need addressing.

Patrick was Deputy Public Trustee from 2002 until 2011 and appointed as Acting Public Trustee from February 2008 until March 2009.  His unique mix of legal expertise and leadership skills developed in a public sector environment, gives him excellent insight into diverse issues in dispute resolution and associated problem solving techniques.

'Around the Table with Mike' is held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month between 4pm and 6pm at the Brisbane Mediations Resolution Centre.  They are free information sessions designed for anybody contemplating mediation.

Please call Joanne on 07 3839 7400 if you require further information.  Everyone is welcome so why not bring a friend or family member along.