How can Elder Law Mediation assist in handling family disputes?
Elder law mediation serves many purposes. Elder law mediation is useful for family members conflicting over the care of a loved one. Resolving the matter reasonably can save money, time and aggravation. Mediation may also prevent already frayed family relationships from any more damage.
In the Greensburg area, mediation is often your simplest way to find a resolution. A professional mediator is not a decision maker; but rather a skilled negotiator ensuring that all parties contribute to the collaboration. Some decisions require an outside perspective and someone who can remain neutral. Your Greensburg elder law attorney should have the patience to handle the most sensitive areas in law reasonably.
How can Probate Mediation help resolve family disputes over an estate?
Elder law issues are rarely simple. Typically, elder law mediation involves conflicts or issues with adult children. Issues involve conflict over the personal or the estate administration of their parent. Some issues also involve whether a Power of Attorney (POA) or Will accurately reflects their parent’s wishes. Some of the unresolved areas include:
Determining if a guardianship or POA is necessary.
Deciding where the parent will stay.
Determining what level of care the parent will require.
Deciding how will the parent’s finances be handled, and who will be responsible.
Deciding who makes health care decisions for the parent.
Schachte Law Group understands that parties bring past relationships, family histories, and personal financial concerns to the negotiation table. Economics, location, inheritance and personal matters are additional common areas that often interfere with resolving matters effectively.
Determining competency is also an issue regarding the care of an aging loved one. Competency is a very particular issue and often requires assistance from multiple parties. Depending on the circumstances, it may also be appropriate to include other professionals. These include meetings with social workers, neighbors, caregivers, financial experts, and physicians.
Schachte Law Group also offers practical advice to determine if a POA or other executive documents should be drafted on your behalf. In Westmoreland County, these are the most important decisions a person can make.
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