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Should You Agree to Mediate or Arbitrate a Dispute Voluntarily?

Should You Agree to Mediate or Arbitrate a Dispute Voluntarily?

by Emily Knoll | Jan 4, 2023 | Litigation

Litigation can be time-consuming and expensive which is why courts encourage parties to try alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration. In mediation, the parties work with a neutral third-party mediator who does not determine who...
How to Bulletproof Your Estate Plan Against Litigation After Your Death

How to Bulletproof Your Estate Plan Against Litigation After Your Death

by Emily Knoll | Dec 27, 2022 | Estate Planning

When it comes to an estate plan, there is no way to guarantee that beneficiaries and/or creditors of your estate will not pursue litigation after you die. Unfortunately, parties can try to contest your will or object to some aspect of a trust you created (including...
Five Things You Should Know About Mandatory Mediation and Arbitration

Five Things You Should Know About Mandatory Mediation and Arbitration

by Emily Knoll | Dec 21, 2022 | Litigation

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like mediation and arbitration serve an invaluable purpose in helping keep disputes out of court. Avoiding the time and expense of litigation saves the parties and judicial system significant time and money. As a result,...
Should You Use a 529 Plan or a Trust to Save Money for College?

Should You Use a 529 Plan or a Trust to Save Money for College?

by Emily Knoll | Dec 14, 2022 | Life

Escalating college costs mean that many families are trying to find the most cost-effective way to put away money for their kids. If you want to set aside a significant amount of money for your children’s or grandchildren’s college education, the two most common...
How to Contest a Guardianship or Conservatorship

How to Contest a Guardianship or Conservatorship

by Emily Knoll | Dec 12, 2022 | Estate Planning

When an individual cannot care for themselves or their affairs, it may become necessary to have someone else take on that role to protect the person. A guardian or conservator (the term used depends on the state where the person lives) is a person appointed by a court...
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