Can probate, trust, and estate disputes be mediated?
Probate, trust, and estate disputes
Answer
Yes. Mediation can be useful in will contests, trust disputes, fiduciary claims, beneficiary disagreements, guardianship matters, and property-distribution conflicts. It may preserve family relationships and permit creative arrangements that a court might not order.
Reviewed by Wayne Lazarus on September 14, 2026.
Reviewed by Wayne H. Lazarus, attorney with more than 50 years’ experience, member of the State Bar of Georgia and The Florida Bar, and of Alternative Dispute Resolution sections.
This information is educational and is not legal advice.