Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Dollar Tree Trade: The 55-Item Exchange
When Matt and I decided to go forward with our April 2020 wedding amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, we knew the responsible thing was to...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
May 10, 20202 min read
I Didn't Speak at My Mom's Funeral.
June 18, 2017, was Father’s Day. My parents were in the Florida Keys on their second vacation in probably 20 years. They were celebrating...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
May 6, 20201 min read
Is a Power of Attorney Valid After Death?
No. A power of attorney is not valid after the principal dies.What is a power of attorney? A power of attorney (“POA”) is a legal documen...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
May 3, 20203 min read
Our Three Failed Honeymoons.
I am a small-town Pensacola native. I’ve never been out of the country- not even for a cruise! I’ve dreamed of traveling to Europe ever...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Apr 26, 20202 min read
I Beat My Husband in a Foot Race!
One night last week, my 8-yr-old bonus daughter, Reagan, challenged me to a race in the front yard. Reagan exudes confidence when it come...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Apr 14, 20203 min read
I Got Married During a Global Pandemic!
When I got engaged to my best friend late last year, we set April 11, 2020, as our date to marry. By February, I had the venues and...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Apr 13, 20203 min read
This Free and Easy Step Will Save Your Family Time and Money.
Did you know that money in a bank account passes to a Payable-On-Death beneficiary outside of probate and free from creditor’s claims?
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Feb 23, 20201 min read
Who Can Serve as Guardian of a Minor in Florida?
If a minor’s natural guardian becomes unable to serve as the custodian of a minor child, either as a result of death, disability...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Jan 28, 20202 min read
Does a Will Avoid Probate in Florida?
Many people sign a Last Will and Testament to save their loved ones the trouble of opening a probate estate. Does a Last Will and Testam...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Jan 15, 20201 min read
When Can I Become the Guardian Advocate for My Special Needs Child?
Sometimes children with special needs or developmental disabilities need legal guardians throughout their adulthood. When is it time to...
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