Fort Worth, TX asked in Public Benefits, Social Security, Family Law and Elder Law for Florida

Q: My sister has dementia and no funds other than social security. We are out of Florida and cannot help financially.

We have no idea of any financial particulars other than she has no outside income other than social security and we are not in a position to help

2 Lawyer Answers
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Unless someone in your family steps up and gets involved you and the rest of the family might not like the outcome of this situation. Take up a collection and go find out what needs to be done.

Scott F Bocchio
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A: I would suggest a gofund me campaign.

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