Continuing on the avoidance theme, many families have certain topics or feelings which are hard to talk about. Some family members may have trouble being openly sad or talking about …
Elder MediationTop Ten Traps to Avoid when Planning for Aging Family Members – #2
Elder Family Mediation MediationTop Ten Traps to Avoid when Planning for Aging Family Members: Number 1
The first trap to avoid is avoidance itself. Avoiding difficult or uncomfortable discussions can make relationships and situations worse in the long term. Ensure that you talk about finances (estate planning, …
Elder Family MediationConflict about Estate Division
I recently attended the memorial service of my father-in-law, while this event and the ensuing estate division went smoothly, I was reminded of how this often does not happen. When …
Elder Family Mediation MediationConflicts About Moving: Elders, Couples, and Business owners
Moving is a stressful. Deciding to move is stressful. In addition, a decision to move is almost always linked to another stressful life event. If your business partnership is dissolving, …
Elder Family Mediation MediationMy siblings and I are in conflict about planning for our father who is ill. What can we do to reduce the conflict?
Conflict is a normal part of family life and in the case of sibling conflicts, it often continues throughout our lives. Some people discover that their conflict as adults looks …