Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Mediation

Trust, estate, and fiduciary disputes present challenges that extend beyond traditional litigation. These matters often involve layered responsibilities, emotionally charged family dynamics, and decision-makers who must balance legal risk with fiduciary obligations.

Mediation services are available for disputes involving:

• Trust modification and trustee removal;
• Estate administration and beneficiary claims;
• Inherited property disputes;
• Breach of fiduciary duty claims;
• Contested guardianship matters;
• Elective share claims;
• Will caveats.
  

As an experienced fiduciary litigator, Colleen Byers brings an understanding of fiduciary duty, litigation risk, and the pressures facing trustees, executors, POAs, guardians, and their counsel.

Mediation is approached as a structured, intentional process designed to support informed decision-making.

In addition to being certified to mediate Superior Court matters, Colleen is also certified by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission to mediate Clerk of Court, Special Proceedings, Estates & Guardianship.