034: What if Tutu Needs Help with A Family Disagreement?

Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha

Bevanne Bowers and Stanley Majka join us from Maui Mediation Services to highlight the critical role of compassionate mediation in resolving family and community disputes, showcasing how it serves as a powerful alternative to the often adversarial nature of court proceedings.

Explore the full spectrum of mediation services offered by Maui Mediation, from elder care to landlord-tenant conflicts. Stanley shares how structured family meetings can preemptively address caregiving and financial planning, while Bevanne emphasizes the breadth of their offerings that extend well beyond traditional family law. Their stories illustrate the flexibility of mediation, which adapts to a wide array of conflicts, including complex family dynamics and neighbor disputes, thereby fostering better communication and reducing disputes.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How does mediation serve as a compassionate alternative to traditional court proceedings?
• In what ways can structured family meetings help prevent disputes in elder care?
• How does the mediation process differ from court proceedings in terms of participation and outcomes?
• What are the benefits of mediation training, and who can benefit from it?
• How can mediation help address complex family dynamics and neighborhood disputes?

Resources from this Episode

Guest’s Website - https://www.mauimediation.org/

Guest’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MauiMediation

Guest's Contact details - [email protected] | [phone]

Mediation Training - September 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th.

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