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Alternative Dispute Resolution

May 9, 2015

Mediator utilizes psychotherapy background to help resolve probate disputes

Bette Epstein has something unusual but fitting for a probate mediator: a degree in psychotherapy.


By Laura Hautala


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - Bette Epstein has something unusual but fitting for a probate mediator:
a degree in psychotherapy.


"These cases oftentimes are just very highly charged emotionally," she said. "I have
meetings with each of the parties individually and letting them tell me their story
- because they have ...

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