Legal Question in Elder Law in Florida

Your legal options depend largely on the status of your mother and aunt. Does your mother have legal capacity or is she adversely affected by dementia or other issue which has resulted in mental incapacity? If your mother no longer has sufficient mental ability, your aunt, as DPOA designated agent or if appointed as guardian, has authority to make basic decisions regarding finances and care. You may have the option of raising your issues and concerns in local probate court, but you will have the burden of proving that your aunt is unduly restricting your visitation with your mother and not making decisions in the best interest of your mother.