Grace by BBT™ | Mediation • Conflict Resolution • Facilitation

Elder & Intergenerational Mediation Services

Neutral Support for Aging-Related Decisions, Family Communication, and Intergenerational Planning

GRACE by BBT™ provides private Elder and Intergenerational Mediation for families navigating aging-related decisions, caregiving responsibilities, inheritance expectations, medical concerns, living arrangements, and intergenerational planning.

This service offers a structured, neutral process to help families communicate respectfully, identify concerns, explore practical options, and work toward informed shared understandings.

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Who Elder & Intergenerational Mediation Is For

Elder and Intergenerational Mediation may be appropriate for:

Older adults who want to participate directly in decisions affecting their care, housing, finances, or family relationships
Families concerned about communication accommodations or meaningful participation
Adult children supporting aging parents
Parents and adult children navigating major transitions
Siblings sharing caregiving responsibilities
Families discussing inheritance expectations
Families planning for long-term care
Families experiencing recurring disagreements about aging-related decisions
Blended or extended families navigating shared responsibilities
Participants willing to take part voluntarily and respectfully

Participants do not need to agree before mediation begins. They must be able to participate voluntarily, safely, and meaningfully.

GRACE by BBT™ evaluates whether each participant can take part voluntarily and meaningfully. The mediator does not determine legal capacity, diagnose medical conditions, or provide medical evaluations.

Geographic Availability

GRACE by BBT™ provides private virtual Elder and Intergenerational Mediation throughout the United States and internationally when participation is voluntary and the matter is appropriate.

Any court- or program-referred matter is accepted only when it falls within GRACE by BBT™’s services and complies with the referring program’s requirements.

What Elder & Intergenerational Mediation May Address

This service may support discussions concerning:

Caregiving responsibilities
Medical or support-related decisions
Living arrangements
Family concerns about safety, independence, supervision, or support needs
Transportation and mobility
Financial responsibilities
Shared property concerns
Inheritance expectations
Family-business considerations
Communication breakdowns
Family expectations and boundaries
Procedures for addressing future disagreements
Other aging-related or intergenerational concerns

The mediator does not decide who is right or impose an outcome. Participants remain responsible for their decisions.

What Elder & Intergenerational Mediation Includes

Depending on the selected service or written package, Elder and Intergenerational Mediation may include:

Initial consultation
Individual intake and screening
General mediation-preparation materials
Structured issue identification
Facilitated mediation sessions
Communication planning
Decision-making support
Practical next-step planning
Selected digital workbooks when included
A neutral memorandum, summary, or action plan when expressly included

Written documentation is separately priced unless included in a written package agreement.

Separately Priced Services

The following services are separately priced unless expressly included in the written package agreement:

Conflict Coaching
Additional mediation sessions
Document review
Research or preparation
Professional coordination beyond routine administrative communication
Additional drafting
Follow-up services

Elder & Intergenerational Mediation Pricing

Hourly Elder & Intergenerational Mediation

$300–$450 per hour

The final rate depends on:

Number of participants
Complexity of the issues
Preparation requirements
Number and length of sessions
Document-review needs
Professional coordination
Documentation requested

A deposit equal to one hour of the selected service is required to reserve an appointment.

The deposit is applied toward the scheduled service and is not an additional charge.

Custom Elder & Intergenerational Mediation Packages

Custom packages may be available based on:

Number of participants
Complexity of the issues
Preparation requirements
Number of sessions
Documentation selected

Each written package agreement will identify:

Number and length of mediation sessions
Number of participants included
Preparation materials
Documentation included, if any
Services billed separately
Additional-session rate
Package timeframe
Final package price

Discounted custom packages must be paid in full before scheduling.

All package sales are final and nonrefundable. Unused sessions, preparation, materials, documentation, or other package components have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for a refund or credit.

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High-Conflict and Complex Elder Matters

GRACE by BBT™ may accept high-conflict or complex matters after intake and suitability screening.

Complex matters may involve:

Longstanding communication breakdowns
Multiple participants
Medical or support-related concerns
Property or financial disagreements
Inheritance expectations
Family-business disputes
Safety or supervision concerns
Court involvement
Multiple overlapping conflicts

Complex matters may require additional mediation time, structured preparation, document review, or assistance from independent legal, medical, therapeutic, financial, tax, or other qualified professionals.

Acceptance depends on voluntary participation, safety, suitability for mediation, and whether the requested services fall within GRACE by BBT™’s professional scope.

What Elder & Intergenerational Mediation Does Not Include

This service does not include:

Legal advice
Legal representation
Advocacy for one participant against another
Therapy
Psychological or competency evaluations
Medical diagnosis
Financial, tax, or investment advice
Property or business valuation
Court filing services
Enforcement of court orders
Investigation of disputed facts
A ruling by the mediator
A guaranteed resolution or shared understanding
Guaranteed legal enforceability

Participants may consult independent attorneys, medical providers, financial professionals, therapists, care professionals, or other qualified advisors before, during, or after mediation.

Confidentiality

Elder and Intergenerational Mediation is intended to provide a private and confidential setting.

Confidentiality is governed by:

The written mediation agreement
Applicable law
Professional standards
Any legal, ethical, safety-related, reporting, or program-specific exceptions

Participants receive information about confidentiality before mediation begins.

Process Timeline

Initial consultation
Individual intake and screening
Issue identification and preparation
Facilitated mediation sessions
Review of possible decisions and next steps
Documentation when purchased or included
Additional or follow-up mediation sessions when requested and separately billed, unless expressly included in a written package agreement

The number of sessions depends on:

Number of participants
Complexity of the issues
Level of conflict
Preparation requirements
Participants’ readiness to make decisions
Whether additional professional consultation is needed

What Clients Can Reasonably Expect

Clients can reasonably expect:

A neutral and structured process
An opportunity for each participant to explain concerns
Support identifying priorities
Assistance exploring practical options
More organized communication
Structured decision-making
Clearly identified next steps
Written documentation when purchased or included
Respectful and professional service

GRACE by BBT™ does not guarantee resolution, legal enforceability, court approval, cooperation from another participant, or a specific outcome.

Understanding the Differences

Elder & Intergenerational Mediation

Supports communication and shared decision-making related to aging, caregiving, living arrangements, family responsibilities, and intergenerational planning.

Conflict Coaching

A separate individual service that helps one participant prepare for mediation or another difficult conversation.

Legal Advice

Not provided. Participants may consult independent attorneys regarding legal rights, documents, property, inheritance, court procedures, or enforceability.

Medical, Financial, and Care Advice

Not provided. Participants may consult qualified medical, care-management, financial, tax, valuation, or other professionals.

Therapy

Not provided. Mediation focuses on communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and practical next steps rather than mental-health diagnosis or treatment.

Why Families Choose GRACE by BBT™

Families may choose GRACE by BBT™ because the process offers:

Individual intake and suitability screening
Neutral and structured facilitation
More than 200 hours of mediation and conflict-resolution training
Family-mediation and restorative-practice experience
Original workbooks and preparation resources
Transparent hourly and custom-package pricing
Six client testimonials
Virtual accessibility throughout the United States and internationally
Clear professional boundaries

GRACE by BBT™ helps families navigate aging-related decisions with structure, dignity, and practical preparation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Elder & Intergenerational Mediation work?

Participants complete intake and screening, identify the issues they want to address, and attend structured mediation sessions focused on communication, caregiving, planning, and decision-making.

The mediator helps organize the discussion, clarify concerns, and explore practical options.

Who can participate?

Participants may include:

Older adults
Adult children
Siblings
Extended relatives
Caregivers
Blended-family members
Other people involved in shared aging-related or intergenerational decisions

Participation must be voluntary, safe, and meaningful.

What is included?

Depending on the selected service or written package, Elder and Intergenerational Mediation may include consultation, individual intake and screening, preparation materials, issue identification, facilitated mediation sessions, communication planning, decision-making support, and practical next-step planning.

Written documentation is separately priced unless expressly included in a written package agreement.

How much does Elder & Intergenerational Mediation cost?

Hourly Elder and Intergenerational Mediation is $300–$450 per hour.

Custom packages may also be available based on the number of participants, complexity of the issues, preparation requirements, sessions, and documentation selected.

Are additional sessions included?

No. Additional or follow-up sessions are billed separately unless expressly included in a written package agreement.

Is Conflict Coaching included?

No. Conflict Coaching is a separate service unless expressly included in a written package agreement.

Can GRACE by BBT™ handle complex elder or intergenerational matters?

GRACE by BBT™ may accept complex matters after intake and suitability screening.

These matters may involve multiple relatives, caregiving disagreements, medical or support-related concerns, property, finances, inheritance expectations, family-business concerns, safety concerns, or longstanding conflict.

Additional mediation time or independent professional support may be required.

Does the mediator provide legal, medical, or financial advice?

No. GRACE by BBT™ does not provide legal, medical, financial, tax, investment, care-management, or valuation advice.

Participants may consult independent qualified professionals before, during, or after mediation.

What if there are concerns about an older adult’s ability to participate?

GRACE by BBT™ considers whether each participant can participate voluntarily and meaningfully and whether appropriate communication accommodations are available.

The mediator does not diagnose medical conditions, conduct competency evaluations, or make legal-capacity determinations.

Is Elder and Intergenerational Mediation confidential?

Elder and Intergenerational Mediation is intended to provide a private and confidential setting.

Confidentiality is governed by the written mediation agreement, applicable law, professional standards, and any legal, ethical, safety-related, reporting, or program-specific exceptions.

What happens if participants do not reach a shared understanding?

Participants may:

Continue mediation
Agree on some issues and not others
Pause the process
Consult independent professionals
Pursue another dispute-resolution process
Proceed through court when applicable
End mediation

The mediator does not force a resolution or make decisions for the participants.

Can GRACE by BBT™ work with families outside Maryland?

Yes. Private virtual Elder and Intergenerational Mediation is available throughout the United States and internationally when participation is voluntary and the matter is appropriate.

Court- or program-referred matters remain subject to the requirements of the referring court or program.

Begin Elder & Intergenerational Mediation

GRACE by BBT™ offers a neutral process for families ready to improve communication, address aging-related concerns, and make practical decisions together.

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