What Estate Fights Really Do to Families

May 20, 2026

When families fight over an estate, most people assume the only path forward is court.

But what does that process actually do to a family?

In this episode, David speaks with Bruce Young, founder of Collective Agreement and a Certified Executor Advisor, about what really happens when estate disputes turn into legal battles.

Together they explore:

• why estate conflicts become so emotional
• how litigation can take on “a life of its own”
• why families often stop speaking afterward
• and what collaborative law offers as an alternative to court

David also shares personal reflections from his own seven-year family estate battle and the lasting impact it had on relationships.

A thoughtful conversation about conflict, communication, and the hidden cost of fighting over an estate.

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