Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Dec 29, 20193 min readWhat are My Minor Child’s Inheritance Rights When a Parent Dies After a New Marriage?Divorce, remarriage, and blended families are common today. What are a child’s inheritance rights when a parent dies after remarriage?
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Dec 23, 20192 min readHow Do I Remain the Guardian of My Adult Special Needs Child?Sometimes our loved ones are born with special needs that require special care. All children need help from their parents caring for them...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Dec 15, 20193 min readDo You Inherit Your Parents' Debt? Spouse's Debt?If you inherit money or property from a loved one after his or her death, do you also inherit his or her debt? Who pays the debt if there...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Dec 8, 20192 min readFlorida Probate: What is Florida's Homestead Exemption?Florida's homestead exemption generally protects the deceased person's home from creditors' claims when the property passes...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Dec 3, 20192 min readDoes the Money in a Bank Account Have to Pass Through Probate?One of the most common assets a loved one leaves behind is a bank account. Does the money in a bank account have to pass through probate?
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Nov 18, 20192 min readWhat are the Different Types of Probate and Estate Proceedings in Florida?Florida has several options for managing estates. The right option for your family depends on the assets in your loved one's estate.