Probate court cases are often emotionally charged, with family members arguing about such topics as the terms of a will or how to best handle an elderly parent’s care.

While probate court judges routinely hold hearings and issue decisions, probate courts also offer mediation, a chance for the parties to resolve their disputes amicably and in a less formal setting. The state’s probate court leadership is pushing for more cases to be resolved this way.

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