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Issues of Bereavement After a Spouse, Partner or Loved One’s Death in the Orlando, Florida Area

There was an interesting article in the Orlando Sentinel on Saturday, October 2, 2021 by Marni Jameson titled “Tips to help bereaved partners move on at home.” This is an issue that probate administration attorneys may face while dealing with a client who must now probate their spouse, partner, or loved one’s will. Though there are legal tasks that must be done in a timely manner, the spouse or partner may have a hard time getting them done because of their grief. How can you help your client deal with this? The article provides helpful tips on dealing with bereavement and moving on at home. 

How to Help with Moving

Did you know that there are senior move managers who can help someone move after the loss of a spouse or partner? The article goes on to say “don’t try to meet anyone’s expectations for grief.” The author states that the pace and manner in which an individual grieves is varied and personal. 

Dealing with Brain Fog

The author said to expect foggy thinking. If you are helping a loved one with their deceased spouse’s probate of their will or estate, please be patient with them. The author suggests starting with the easy stuff. Start by helping them donate items of the other spouse or partner that they were not very fond of having in their house. This would be much less difficult than dealing with clothing and items with great sentimental value. If you hire an attorney on the probate matter, they will tell you the legal procedure required for this. 

Getting Through Estate Obligations

Dealing with personal issues is overwhelming enough. On top of that, a client may have other obligations as the personal representative of their spouse or partner’s will or estate. Certain things must be done in a timely manner. The probate and estate attorney can help the individual with these matters. To get this done, the individual will need to provide the requested information to the probate attorney. If you are helping a loved one or friend, make sure they have the original will to give to the probate attorney they chose to probate the estate. 

When a client meets with the attorney who will probate the estate, they will be given a checklist of tasks that must be completed. Although these legal timelines are crucial and may be overwhelming to a grieving spouse or partner, there will be much less stress and anxiety if the grieving person is dealt with in a caring and compassionate manner.

If you have more questions regarding a Marital and Family Law matter, you may call Ann Marie Giordano Gilden at Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P.A. at 407-732-7620 and set an initial consultation. 

This article is for informational purposes only and does not form an attorney client privilege.