my dumb question to your good question
Aren't there laws which regulate where you must claim your legal residence? I don't think you really have a choice. One of our legal experts (real or imagined) should have an answer (correct or made up) for you. Your county property appraiser's office likely is a good resource for the Florida rules. You'd have to check with someone in NY for what their rules might be. I believe (opinion no fact) that it is fairly easy to get Florida to accept you as a resident.. but sometimes the other state will still claim you, meaning they will still demand their state income taxes and probate etc. So you should be sure that not only you satisfy the Florida requirements for become a resident here but those of NY for having given up residence there.
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