Legal Question in Elder Law in Florida

Older person

The older person was taken from the his home without his consent. They said he was not able to take care of himself. His son was taking care of him. Now he is in a home. He dont know where he is. He was reported today missing. Now he was return back to the old folks home. He wants to go to his home how can he be return back to his own home with his son.


Asked on 8/21/07, 4:42 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Older person

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His son will have to petition the court to have him returned. Obviously the State did not believe he was being well taken care of and stepped in to provide the necessary care.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/21/07, 11:00 pm


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