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Elder Mediation Group Archive

Welcome to the Elder Mediation Group archive. Elder Mediation Group was founded in 2008 by long-time mediator and mediation trainer Dana Curtis to provide mediation services and training in matters related to elders.

In this blog, Dana Curtis addresses readers’ tough questions about elder mediation and adult family conflict. In the twice-monthly posts, she answers burning questions submitted by readers in two areas:

* Questions about mediation from mediators, lawyers and mediation parties
* Questions about adult family conflicts from family members seeking mediation advice

To protect privacy, all names and identifying information have been changed.

Why Don’t More People Know about Elder Mediation?

March 11, 2013 By

Last summer Smart Money magazine columnist Glenn Ruffenach, who was researching an article about elder and adult family mediation, called me to request an interview. He explained the focus of his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice for Mediators, Elder Mediation Articles, Family, General, Sibling Conflicts Tagged With: , , , , ,

When a Mediator Suspects Cognitive Impairment

August 29, 2011 By

I have been retained to conduct mediation with seniors “John” and “Susan” - and John’s adult children - to negotiate a marital settlement agreement between John and Susan and an estate plan for each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advice for Mediators, Elder Mediation Events, Family, General, Probate Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Asking Siblings for Financial Help: The Four C’s

August 8, 2011 By

Our father is in assisted living and his expenses exceed his income every month and we have exhausted his assets. I have 3 siblings. I asked them if they would help out, at least until his VA pension … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Finances, Probate, Sibling Conflicts

Multi-layer Dispute with Family

July 25, 2011 By

I’m wondering if you can suggest a direction for a problem I have. I find myself entangled in a multi-layer dispute with my birth family. I am wondering what you think is the best place to take such … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, General