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Fla. Stat. § 747.01 Who are absentees under this law
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(1) Any person serving in or with the Armed Forces of the United States, in or with the Red Cross, in or with the Merchant Marine or otherwise, during any period of time when a state of hostilities exists between the United States and any other power and for 1 year thereafter, wh…
Fla. Stat. § 747.011 Absentee incompetent for certain purposes
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An “absentee” as defined in s. 747.01 is considered incompetent for the purposes of s. 4, Art. X of the State Constitution.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-103.
Fla. Stat. § 747.02 Jurisdiction
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The circuit court has jurisdiction to appoint a conservator of the estate of an absentee as defined in s. 747.01 upon a showing that:(1)(a)1. The absentee has an interest in any form of property in this state; or2. The absentee is a legal resident of this state; or3. The spouse o…
Fla. Stat. § 747.03 Petition
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(1) The jurisdiction of the court shall be invoked by the filing of a petition by any person who would have an interest in the property or estate of the absentee were such absentee deceased or any person who is dependent on said absentee for his or her maintenance or support.(2) …