There is a legal presumption that a erson is alive until proved dead. Where evidence indicates that an absent person was subject to a particular peril, they will be legally presumed dead after a certain eriod time as established by state statute. In no event will a court make the assumption that a person is dead unless it is reasonable to assume so. So for example, a missing person will not be declared legally dead without proof that a genuine and thorough search was made for them.Based on the limited facts given, having your husband declared legally dead may be problematic. While there appears to have been a legitimate investigatin into his disapearance and there was a peril involved (his not having his medication), he has been only missing for 1 year and in FL a person must be missing for at least 5 years before they can be decared dead. Without knowing more details of the situation, it's hard to say more. At this point you should consult directly with an attorney in your area for further advice.