Breslin v. Breslin
The court held that, under California probate law, a potential trust beneficiary who receives notice of a court-ordered mediation but does not attend forfeits any right to object and is bound by the settlement reached at that mediation-even when the settlement eliminates the party's inheritance-thereby making mediation outcomes final in probate disputes.
Date Filed: April 05, 2021
Case Name: Breslin v. Breslin
Case Number: B301382A
Court: California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six
(‘The court decides whether a potential trust beneficiary who receives notice of a court‑ordered mediation but does not attend is bound by the settlement reached at that mediation. It holds that, under California probate law, a non‑participating party is deemed to have forfeited its right to object and is bound by the agreement, even when the settlement eliminates the party’s inheritance. This ruling makes mediation outcomes final in probate disputes, compelling interested parties to participate or risk losing their beneficiary rights.’, ‘becc1699’)
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