Collaborative Practice Silicon Valley
Resolving Conflicts Without Court since 1993
By Nancy J. Ross, LCSW, BCD Sometimes I like to imagine what the outcome would have been if a family were to opt for a court process to settle their family differences rather than a collaborative process. This came to mind recently when a Collaborative lawyer colleague of mine called me and asked if I …
By Peter W. Johnson, Jr., PFP We’re excited (and proud!) that the word is getting out about Collaborative Practice Trusts & Estates. Many doors are opening as people discover the enormous potential of this innovative approach to helping families create vibrant and viable futures together with the help of trained collaborative teams. We\’re finding strong …
By: Victoria Tran Sood, elder care and inheritance attorney Three videos in this blog give a glimpse into three processes – litigation, mediation, and collaborative practice – to resolving family disputes. Choose the process that best fits your family and situation. Conflicts Are Inevitable No two persons are the same. Each person is unique and …
By Victoria Tran Sood, elder care and inheritance attorney Advanced Planning Is The Best Medicine To Prevent Elder Care Neglect And Financial Abuse Early planning is a must, not an option, to ensure that older adults receive proper care, remain living at home as long as possible, and are protected from financial exploitation. According to …
By Tonita E. Wroolie, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist Diminished capacity due to cognitive dysfunction is not always obvious, but possible signs may be evident during an interview. Short-term memory problems (poor retention of recent information, frequently repeating oneself) may be observed. Communication problems may be subtle but include difficulty with word finding, paraphasia errors (use of …
By Tonita E. Wroolie, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist The terms capacity and competency are often used interchangeably to declare ability. However, there are differences. Competency is categorical in nature; one either is or is not competent. A person is competent if he or she possesses certain qualities or characteristics that allow him or her to function …
