How can I transfer a Guardianship if I move from Kansas to Florida?
Full Question:
we are moving to florida i have legal guardingship over her what do i need to do for me to have it in florida
11/08/2016 |
Category: Guardianship |
State: Kansas |
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Answer:
If both States have adopted the UAGPPJA (Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act) the process is not difficult. If not, your may have to file for a new guardianship in Florida and also file in Kansas to get permission to close the guardianship or get permission to move the ward. In these cases you would probably need a lawyer in both States.
It should not be this difficult but that's the law today.
Unfornately, Kansas and Florida are two States who have not adopted the UAGPPJA (Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act). Therefore, you need to contact lawyers in both States to determine how best to proceed for those States.
http://www.uniformlaws.org/Act.aspx?title=Adult%20Guardianship%20and%20Protective%20Proceedings%20Jurisdiction%20Act
The final act is located here. http://www.uniformlaws.org/shared/docs/adult_guardianship/UAGPPJA_2011_Final%20Act_2015feb4.pdf