[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in this manual.]
Agreed Order for Mediation in Temporary Guardianship Pending Contest
This Court, having considered movant’s Agreed Motion for Mediation in Temporary Guardianship Pending Contest in the estate of [name of estate], and arguments of counsel, if any, is of the opinion that mediation is appropriate in this case and the motion should be granted.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Agreed Motion for Mediation in Temporary Guardianship Pending Contest in the estate of [name of estate] is granted, and [name] and [name] are appointed and shall serve as mediators.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties are to share the fees and expenses of the mediation equally, and the parties are to participate in the mediation in good faith.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each party or a representative of each party having settlement authority attend the mediation proceedings scheduled to occur thirty days after execution of this order and that each party submit to the mediators a brief statement of the principal issues involved in the case and their respective positions at least seven days before mediation.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the clerk shall serve notice of this order on counsel for all parties.
SIGNED on ________________________________.
JUDGE PRESIDING
APPROVED:
[Name]
Attorney for Movant
State Bar No.:
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Telecopier]
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
[Name]
Attorney for Contestant
State Bar No.:
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Telecopier]