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Set up residency in state with no income tax before I leave?

7 years ago
I've been trying to find an answer and wonder if anyone knows from first hand experience...
Currently live in Massachusetts. When I retire in 2 years and before I leave the states to become an ex-pat in Ecuador, told I should move to a state with no income tax and that doesn't tax Soc Sec, 401ks and IRA distributions and set up residency there. What I don't know is, how long must I reside in this new state before I can claim it as my residency? My plan is to move & establish residency around August 2019 & file my 2019 taxes in early 2020. I'll show partial residency in the 2 states during 2019, As long as I file my taxes for this one year like this, can I leave in early 2020 and be able to claim this new state as my home state going forward or do I have to live there a full year? Is there a specific time period I have to live in the new state?
I'm single, will be 66, will not buy property or big-ticket items so not concerned about sales or property taxes. Looking at Florida, Nevada or Georgia as they're very tax friendly for retirees. Any advice? Thanks!

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