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May 18, 2020
2 min

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 11, 2020
2 min

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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Is a Power of Attorney Valid After Death?

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

May 7, 2020
1 min

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 4, 2020
3 min

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 27, 2020
2 min

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 15, 2020
3 min

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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This Free and Easy Step Will Save Your Family Time and Money.

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Apr 14, 2020
3 min

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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Who Can Serve as Guardian of a Minor in Florida?

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Feb 24, 2020
1 min

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 29, 2020
2 min

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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When Can I Become the Guardian Advocate for My Special Needs Child?

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Jan 16, 2020
1 min

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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