Legal Question in Elder Law in Florida

I am in Florida

I am trying to find out if it is necessary to be a resident of fl to sign a DPA in florida and what makes you a resident of fl?

My 90 yo mother lives with me, she came her from Massachusetts, she signed a DPA with a reputable atty in FL now has dementia

a family member is disputing the DPA stating it is not legal because she was not a FL resident

I cannot get answers as to what makes you a resident and if it is necessary


Asked on 7/20/16, 12:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

you must reside in the state of Florida 6 months. Thereafter you are resident. You will probably need a corroberating witness. If your mother has dementia, you need to apply to have a guardianship over her.

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Answered on 7/20/16, 12:43 pm


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