What Is Mediation?

Mediation is a process by which a third neutral party assists in delivering an agreement that is mutually acceptable to opposing parties. The process is attended voluntarily. Attorneys without mediation settle cases, so mediation is intended for cases not settled in this manner. (more…)

When a loved one dies, you will naturally go through a lot of emotions. You probably don’t have the emotional fortitude or legal background to deal with all of the issues, which may arise during the probate process of asset distribution. This is when a Coachella Valley trust litigation attorney can be essential. (more…)

The term probate estate is in regards to any assets that are left behind when an individual dies. All fifty states require probate unless protection has been ensured with a trust. Probate validates wills, pays any debts and divides the assets among the existing beneficiaries. (more…)

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) makes use of arbitration to give all the parties involved the opportunity to search for a greater resolution to the situation that will not necessitate them to bring the matter to the court or pay more than needed. The mediation or negotiation is one of the options that ADR suggests whenever there is a conflict, and it does not require the presence of a jury. (more…)

Often, parties fight over a will. This dispute escalates because the parties are not able to come to a meeting of the minds over the will’s contents. Certainly, the parties would prefer to handle the will without going to court. Consequently, a mediator is called in to handle the dispute in a timely manner without the hassle of incurring more court cost. (more…)

The idea of a dispute in a court of law is not something many people look forward to. Often one pictures a solemn courtroom, being called as a witness, high cost and other upsetting things. This makes it imperative to check out other options with a Coachella Valley litigation attorney. (more…)

There are different meanings derived from endorsement. However, it is the act of the payee or owner signing his/her name on the back of the bill of exchange, check or other negotiable instruments to make it cashable/payable to another by anyone in the law of negotiable instruments such as securities and checks. (more…)

While litigation involves leaving the decision, of who is right, to the court, mediation allows the conflicting parties to come to an agreement, creating a win-win situation. Mediation is usually less stressful as both parties are assured that the mediator will come with a solution to benefit them both (more…)

Because of the nature of the banking industry, there is always the potential for banks to face litigation. Lawsuits can bring a host of repercussions that harm a bank’s viability and growth. Therefore, banks need to implement an array of strategies to minimize and mitigate the risks of a lawsuit. Likewise, financial institutions should develop systems to eliminate potential liability before it becomes an issue. (more…)

Birth of the Unsecured Loan

Contemporary banking corporations have come a long way. A century ago, almost every loan made by a bank was required to be a secured loan. In other words, the debtor had to have something of value to offer as collateral for the money borrowed. (more…)