Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My 48 year old brother is Down Syndrome. He lives with me and I am his Social Security payee representative. I need to obtain some form of legal status over his needs, primarily medical issues. How do I do this? We are in Florida.


Asked on 8/14/15, 7:17 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

File Guardianship Petition with your local county court. They have a self help department to assist.

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Answered on 8/14/15, 7:42 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

You will need to obtain a guardianship over him.

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Answered on 8/14/15, 8:19 am
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

Have to file for a plenary (full) guardianship.

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Answered on 8/14/15, 9:30 am


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