[fl] Surviving Spouse Refusing To Release Medical Records Needed For Accidental Death Insurance Claim
Location: Florida
My wife and I live in Ohio. Her grandfather lived and died in Florida a few months ago. He died without a will. His death was ruled accidental after he fell, broke his back, and ultimately died from complications related to the injury.
My wife is the beneficiary of an accidental death insurance policy. The insurance company says they need his hospital/hospice records to process the claim, but they say they cannot obtain the records themselves.
The surviving spouse has access to the records but is refusing to release them. My wife’s father, who is the deceased’s son, has tried to obtain the records. He and his sister have also started a Florida probate proceeding regarding the estate.
We’re trying to figure out what our options are if the surviving spouse continues refusing to cooperate.
What steps should my wife’s father or my wife take to obtain the medical records and keep the insurance claim moving? Is there a way to get a court order or other legal authority to obtain the records?
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