Introduction to Collaborative Practice Estates & Trusts
Collaborative Practice Estates & Trusts takes a professional team model — Collaborative Practice — that’s been highly successful in the arena of divorce over the past 20 years, and applies it to the fields of estate planning and settlement. In general, Collaborative Practice is an alternative dispute resolution model that is designed to keep families out of …
What is Collaborative Estate Planning?
We are all familiar with the movie scene in which the attorney reads the will of the deceased to the gathered family. Inevitably, there are surprises, drama, and disappointments. Family tensions rise, relationships are damaged, and too often, battles ensue. Unfortunately, much the same thing often happens in real life. Children and heirs are ill prepared …
CPCAL Launches 3rd Annual Divorce With Respect Week Initiative
Collaborative Practice California (CPCal) has announced the 3rd annual Divorce With Respect Week™ to be held March 4 through March 8, 2024. During that week, California residents that are considering divorce will have the opportunity for a free 30 minute consultation with a divorce professional to discuss their case and if they decide to divorce the options that are …
How Collaborative Planning Works
Collaborative planning is based on a team concept. A professional team with expertise in several areas of practice is assembled based on the needs of the particular family in question. Think of it as your own, personal “dream team,” assembled not to push someone else’s agenda, but to support you and your family in creating …