After the death of a loved one, there are many issues that need to be addressed. This can sometimes strain family relationships. If the will is not clear, the situation can be exacerbated. Choosing probate mediation is a valuable alternative that often prevents the need to go to court.
The settlement of the estate is arranged in consultation with the mediator, who is also an attorney. We guide you through the process of settling the estate and, if necessary, draft a settlement agreement outlining the process, the financial settlement, and other matters. If the property still needs to be sold, we will assist in that process. In this way, we help resolve an estate dispute before it escalates.
Personal disputes are usually resolved more quickly and carefully through inheritance mediation than through the courts. It saves time, money and emotional stress. In addition, you as a party are actively involved in finding a solution. This increases the chances of reaching a permanent solution that is acceptable to all parties.
Do you want to resolve an inheritance dispute without further escalation? Then estate mediation is often the most effective way to go.
According to Dutch law, as a stepparent you are obliged to contribute to the costs of your stepchild(ren). When are you legally a stepparent and when are you maintenance obligated for your stepchild(ren)? And is the stepparent's maintenance obligation the same as that of the legal/biological parent(s)? These questions are answered in this blog.
No one marries with the idea of divorcing each other at some point, yet 7.8 out of every 1,000 marriages stranded in 2021. After kicking off the dust, people then move on and sometimes that includes a new partner, or the new partner was already there and may even have been one of the reasons for the divorce (whether in the ex-partner's eyes or not). How do ex-spouses deal with this and what can you expect from your ex-partner in this regard?