Linda and Bob Are Siblings Who Are Fighting One Another

question 17

Multiple Choice

Linda and Bob are siblings who are fighting one another over the estate of their late father. They have been involved in several domestic disputes and have each obtained lawyers to represent their interests. Their lawyers advise them that a court proceeding will likely be very long and costly. Which of the following will likely help Linda and Bob come to an agreement on how to fairly divide the estate

• A) evaluator
• B) dispute mediator
• C) trial consultant
• D) reformer

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