Inheritance disputes naturally follow the passing of a family member or loved one.
People in these situations are often dealing with the symptoms of grief and loss, as well as navigating family disputes and legal proceedings.
It is not a easy time.
Grief and loss
Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming.
You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think straight.
These are normal reactions to loss — and the more significant the loss, the more intense your grief will be.
When combined with a family dispute around inheritance, where perhaps you are unhappy with the execution of a will or angry with other parties, it can make an already difficult emotional situation even harder to cope with.
Coping with grief
While grieving a loss is an inevitable part of life, there are ways to help cope with the pain, come to terms with your grief, and eventually, find a way to pick up the pieces and move on with your life.
– Acknowledge your pain
– Accept that grief can trigger many different & unexpected emotions
– Understand that your grieving process will be unique to you
– Seek out face-to-face support from people who care about you
– Support yourself emotionally by taking care of yourself physically
– Recognize the difference between grief and depression
Family disputes and grieving
With the effects of grief and loss in mind, here at IDR Law we endeavour to take the stress out of any legal proceedings which may take place, and where possible, resolve disputes through careful communication and mediation.