Probate Mediation Program
Our Probate Mediation Program provides a private, cost-effective, and less adversarial path to resolution.
Why Choose Probate Mediation?
Confidential – Discussions remain private, unlike public court proceedings.
Cost-Effective – Avoid prolonged legal battles and reduce attorney’s fees.
Timely – Schedule mediation quickly to keep matters moving forward.
Collaborative – Encourages solutions that work for all parties involved.
Cases We Handle
Our mediators have experience in a wide range of probate-related disputes, including:
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Will and trust contests
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Estate and asset distribution disagreements
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Conservatorship and guardianship disputes
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Claims of breach of fiduciary duty
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Family business succession conflicts
How It Works
Submit Your Case Choose the Probate Case Type Pay Your Administrative Fee of $150 When You Submit Your Case. Each Additional Party Is Required To Pay $150 As Well. Pay Your Reduced Fee To Your Assigned Mediator
FEES
MCLA Administrative fee: MCLA charges a small administrative fee of $150 per party, payable in advance of the mediation directly to MCLA by credit card or check. Initiating party will pay their administrative fee upon completion of the submission form. Opposing parties will be notified via email with a link to pay their administrative fee.
*Administrative services begin upon completion of the submission form and are earned; therefore, all administrative fee payments are non-refundable.
Mediator’s Fee: Refer to the Fee Schedule Reference Sheet.
*All parties will be required to sign a Mediation Agreement with the Mediator as well as a Confidentiality Agreement prior to the commencement of the mediation and any other required documents as requested by the mediator.
Meet Our Probate Mediation Team
Our skilled probate mediators combine legal expertise with a compassionate approach to help families, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries resolve disputes respectfully. With deep experience in estate and trust matters, they guide parties toward fair, lasting agreements while reducing the stress and cost of litigation.
How MCLA Can Help
MCLA offers mediation for families, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries navigating probate-related disputes. Our services are confidential, cost-effective, and designed to reduce conflict while supporting practical, long-lasting agreements.
We help parties move forward through constructive dialogue and guided negotiation, easing the emotional and financial strain of prolonged litigation.
What to Expect from Our Services
Our mediators bring experience in probate matters and a compassionate approach to resolving sensitive family issues. We provide a neutral space for meaningful conversation and structured negotiation, helping participants understand one another and reach agreements that honor both legal and personal concerns.
Each session is guided by our highly trained and experienced mediators who focus on preserving relationships while finding solutions that meet the needs of all parties involved.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re ready to explore mediation, you can submit a request even if you haven’t contacted the other party. Include their name and email in your submission form, and we’ll reach out to explain the program and invite them to participate.
Not sure if probate mediation is right for your situation? Contact us at Info@MediationLA.org or call 833-476-9145. We’re here to help.