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Probate / TrustProbate Mediation

Experienced Probate Mediation Attorneys in San Francisco

What is probate? How can mediation speed up the probate process?

At Bryan●Hinshaw in San Francisco, California, our law firm's attorneys are committed to answering your questions promptly and thoroughly. Our law firm's hands-on approach helps us provide creative, personalized mediation services for clients in the middle of probate disputes.

For more than 40 years, the lawyers at our law firm have helped clients develop long-term solutions through mediation. This type of alternative dispute resolution helps couples address conflicts through focusing on common goals. We are ready to help you and your family. Contact our law firm today to schedule a convenient appointment at our San Francisco law office.

Extensive Probate Mediation Background

At Bryan●Hinshaw, we work closely with clients to effectively resolve probate disputes, involving:

  • Will and Trust contests and estate and trust administration matters
  • Trust contests - including disputes between trust beneficiaries, disputes with creditors of the trust or the estate when debt is owed
  • Conservatorship / guardianship - disputes often involve issues such as, who will be conservator, where will an incompetent elderly family member live or who will care for this person

Our law firm's attorneys are very experienced in the legal, financial, and family dynamics aspects that impact or impeded resolution of disputes throughout the mediation process, recognizing emotional dynamics as well as financial factors are at work in probate and trust disputes.

What Makes Us Unique?

We practice in a variety of complementary legal areas, which fosters our creativity in efficient, effective problem resolution. We have a deep background in family law, estates and trusts, and real estate. This helps us effectively resolve a variety of conflicts in probate.

Proceedings are confidential while we act as your neutral third party to help resolve your conflict peaceably. Probate mediation also provides clients with the opportunity to establish their own procedural rules. Although its final result will likely be subject to court approval in probate court, mediation avoids the expense and delay of court proceedings.

Contact Us Today

We have a strong background in probate mediation. The attorneys at our law firm are committed to helping conflicting parties find cost-effective, creative solutions. Contact our law firm today to schedule a convenient appointment at our San Francisco law office.

Bryan ● Hinshaw, A Professional Corporation
425 California Street
Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-296-0800
Fax: 415-296-0812

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Bryan ● Hinshaw, A Professional Corporation
425 California Street
Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-296-0800
Fax: 415-296-0812

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