by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Feb 7, 2021 | Early Mediation, Talk First
When approaching a disagreement with your neighbor, customer, family member, or any other person, take a moment to consider: What is my motivation for having this conversation? Why am I approaching this person? What interests of mine are being affected?...
by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Sep 17, 2019 | Early Mediation, General
To Investment Advisors: How to Help Clients and Their Families Have “The Talk” about Estate and Financial Planning The following is a compilation of the advice of many financial professionals, psychologists and advisors, paired with my experience helping hundreds of...
by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Sep 11, 2018 | Early Mediation, For Lawyers
No estate planner wants litigation over the estate plan she drafted. Settlors want their plans implemented as written and would likely abhor public disagreements over their capacity and assets. The litigation explosion burdening the probate court system is fueled by a...
by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Jul 17, 2018 | Early Mediation, General
Most of us avoid the conversation with our heirs for as long as possible. As decider of your estate plan, you have your reasons for the contents of plan. Often those reasons are a mystery to your survivors who have their own rational or irrational expectations. Each...
by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Nov 17, 2017 | Early Mediation, Probate Mediation
No estate planner wants litigation over the estate plan she drafted. Settlors want their plans implemented as written and would likely abhor public disagreements over their capacity and assets. The litigation explosion burdening the probate court system is fueled by a...
