Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
The Parents v. Players Soccer Showdown: "Somebody Get Me Out of This Goal!”
“Somebody get me out of this goal! I like my teeth!” I yelled with bare feet from inside a soccer goal. It was Friday night, and my...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- Jul 19, 2020
- 1 min
Guardian Advocacy: Who is Developmentally Disabled?
A person must be “developmentally disabled” to qualify for Florida’s Guardian Advocacy proceeding. Florida’s Guardian Advocacy proceeding...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- Jul 12, 2020
- 3 min
Matt's Maiden Paddle: Sunrise Paddle or Sunrise Splash?
I recently took Matt for his first ever paddle boarding experience… a sunrise paddle at 5:30 am! What can I say?! The early bird gets the...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- Jul 6, 2020
- 4 min
5 Steps to Help Your Assets & Your Family Avoid Probate
Spend Time Today, Save Your Family Money Tomorrow. Taking steps today to help your assets avoid probate tomorrow can save your family...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- Jun 28, 2020
- 3 min
Growing Gains: How a New Table Turned Into a New House!
It all started when I talked Matt into going to “look” at new dining room tables. Those who know me know I don’t do much “looking” when...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- Jun 21, 2020
- 3 min
What is the Difference between Guardianship and Guardian Advocacy?
The biggest difference between guardianship and guardian advocacy is that a court can appoint a guardian advocate for a disabled person...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- Jun 14, 2020
- 2 min
Piper's Pantry Party: A "Tail" of Trash & Temptation
This past Friday afternoon I was especially excited on my way home from work because Matt and I had our first official “date night” plan...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- Jun 7, 2020
- 2 min
Do Life Insurance Proceeds Have to Pass Through Probate?
Generally, no. Most of the time, life insurance proceeds pass outside of probate. Life Insurance Proceeds Are Typically Not “Probate Assets”
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- May 31, 2020
- 2 min
Staying Quarantine Lean: The Quest for Dumbbells
Matthew and I are both regulars at our favorite gym, Regymen Fitness. When the pandemic hit, the gym closed, and we found ourselves in...
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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
What is a Guardian Advocate?
When a child with a developmental disability turns 18, the parents no longer have legal authority to make decisions for the adult child...
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