What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida. My father has been a residence of Florida for many years but my brother and I residein New York. We are both older with families of our own and my father is twice divorced and does not currently have a significant other. He is showing signs of early stages of dementia and does not have any legal papers drawn up such as a POA or Living Will/Health Care Proxy. We are seeking information on our legal rights to make sure he is taken care of properly if his dementia worsens and becomes incompetent. We are not familiar with the laws in Florida but we are fully aware that we should have signed and notarized documents but my father does not see things that way and is very stubborn. He does not really have anything in assets just his social security and a small pension. When the time comes would we be able to act on his behalf to situate him in a facility that will take care of him? Can you please give us some guidance.
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