Meaningful resolution of a dispute in Probate Court in Los Angeles can take many turns and twists, but there are essentially several ways to resolve probate estate cases in Los Angeles County. Here is a list of types of ways that the probate court assists litigants in settling cases:

  1. The probate court may guide the litigants to engage in the mediation process put forth by the Settlement Officer Program (of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association).
  2. The court may ask the parties if they are willing and able to attend a private mediation with a retired judge or another mediator.
  3. The probate court may set a mandatory settlement conference (called an MSC).

Call our probate dispute attorney in Los Angeles to discuss the settlement procedures in the probate court at 818.340.4479

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