Family
Relationships
If you are dealing with a delicate and sensitive matter, such as separation or divorce, visitation, or joint decision making, then consider mediation as a first option. Accord provides an equal voice to all participants, ensures the safety of all family members, and reduces the stress, emotional, and financial costs of a family dispute.
Mediation can help to minimize conflict and to achieve a fair and respectful agreement among parties. When dependent children or minors are involved, their best interests receive significant focus.
Estates
Whether it is to pre-plan an estate, or for administration after the passing of a loved one, common matters suitable for mediation and ADR include:
Beneficiaries and distributions under wills or intestacy;
Powers of Attorney;
‘Life interests’ in real properties;
Charities as beneficiaries
Accord can assist you or your estate trustees in reaching respectful, balanced and confidential resolutions among beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Family Properties
Today, it is common for properties and assets to be shared across extended family, and across generations. In turn, even the friendliest families can be challenged by how to equitably share the enjoyment and responsibilities for these family treasures. Accord can assist with:
Family cottages, farms, and other legacy properties;
‘Life interests’ in real properties;
Access and maintenance plans;
Sale and transfers of interests
Business Succession
Perhaps your life’s work has been to build a successful business, one that doesn’t have an easily transferred book such as a financial or medical practice. From farming to manufacturing, Accord can work with you on:
Succession planning for the family business;
Multi-generational farm and related agricultural businesses;
Interim or transitional management support;
Business valuations and sales