The performance of your duties as liquidator can be punctuated by an emotional burden from the heirs. The liquidator must keep a close eye on the liquidation of the estate, taking into account the deceased's last wishes and all the interests of the heirs. You will not be immune to the occurrence of certain conflicts

Estate mediation is an accessible, quick and efficient process. Your involvement in the search for a solution adapted to your needs will make it possible to avoid, mitigate or resolve conflicts concerning the emotional issues inherent in the liquidation of an estate, which most of the time involves members of the same family. Another important

Me Martin Larocque's mediator will first meet with the liquidator(s) of the estate. It is important to understand that this first step is necessary to understand the issues. It is a pre-meditation meeting. The mediator assigned to your file will limit himself or herself to gathering information in an objective and impartial manner in order

Unlike the professional fees that you would have to incur on your own if you were to retain a lawyer, the professional fees payable to the mediator will be shared by all the heirs. The cost of the fees is therefore a smaller fraction of the fees you would incur to be represented by a

No. Mediation is a voluntary process. However, in order for mediation to take place, all of the heirs must be present. Each heir may, at any time, on his own initiative or at the suggestion of the mediator, suspend or terminate the mediation.

Your commitment and adherence to the mediation process are paramount. To do so, you must be involved at every step of the mediation process by offering full collaboration and cooperation with each and every person directly involved, such as the liquidator, the other heirs and the mediator assigned to your file. You must demonstrate transparency

An independent lawyer is not required to successfully complete an estate mediation. Each party may be advised throughout the process by a lawyer of their choice. The parties may also be assisted by their lawyers during the mediation sessions. The presence of a lawyer for some of the heirs in the mediation process should not

Me Martin Larocque's mediators are at your disposal to help you resolve all conflict situations specific to the liquidation of the estate in which you are involved. The subjects covered are very varied, such as decisions made or not made by the liquidator, the change of liquidator, the valuation of certain movables and immovables, the

Me Martin Larocque's mediators will not make any decision concerning your rights and interests. Our mediators will also not give you any advice of any nature whatsoever. However, the mediator assigned to your file may inform you of the state of the law in a given situation or suggest that you consult specialists, depending on

A large percentage of the mediations undertaken end successfully with the conclusion of a comprehensive agreement. When an agreement is unanimously accepted by the heirs, it will be put in writing and signed to confirm its legal force. In some cases, a partial agreement may resolve certain disputes. Unresolved disputes are usually referred to the