Peaceful PartingBy Tracy B. Stewart, CPA, CFP, CDFAReprint from Today's CPA, May/June 2005 While she was traveling, Marilyn's husband, Jeff, canceled her credit cards. He also filed child endangerment charges against her. When she returned, authorities put her in a mental health care facility to protect her child. Marilyn was not insane, nor was she a danger to her child. Jeff was filing for divorce, and was legally positioning himself for control of their finances and custody of their young child. |
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Collaborative Law and ProbateAfter the death of a loved one, settling the estate can be a stressful and trying time. Often times hurt feelings from the past can resurface. Questions regarding the will may arise. The collaborative process promotes trust and objectivity in negotiations and minimizes conflict. Instead of the "win at all cost" mentality of traditional litigation, the collaborative process offers a cost effective and less emotionally charged way to settle probate issues. |