Inheritance act mediation

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Has anyone arranged this/been through it? I am having to resort to this. The other party is not someone I wish to see on the day. I’ve read it can be a long day etc.
Has anyone got experience of it?

thefma.co.uk/about-family-mediation/faqs/

Thank you. This seems to be more about family mediation for divorce etc. Perhaps it’s pretty much all the same. The other party I have who has raised a case on the inheritance act is not family.

It’s all mediation. It will never last all day. You’ll book sessions by the hour and there is likely to be more than one of them. Helps if everyone has legal advice so your negotiations take place in the context of knowledge of your legal rights.

Thank you. Yes, each side will have legal representation. We pay the mediator for the day. Our solicitor said it can be a v long day with long periods of waiting, I assume whilst the mediator is with the other person. I was a bit worried about it going on late due to childcare. Ultimately they will surely have a figure in mind they are prepared to accept. Thanks for your reply.

Does the other party have a reasonable claim?

We helped my aunt to go through mediation as my deceased uncles mistress appeared at the funeral. They had been living together Monday-Friday as a couple for 28 years!
Solicitor advised setting your top line well below what you are willing to part with. It was heartbreaking for my aunt.

It’s a weak case but has some merit. It has been dragging on for years. We just want it over.

I have just registered what you said! Your poor aunt, had she no idea? 😳

In all honesty I think she knew something deep down but nowhere near the true extent.
It was all rather sad.