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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...

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Jul 26, 20203 min read


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...

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Jul 19, 20201 min read


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...

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Jul 12, 20203 min read


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...

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Jul 6, 20204 min read


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...

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Jun 28, 20203 min read


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...

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Jun 21, 20203 min read


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...

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Jun 14, 20202 min read


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”

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Jun 7, 20202 min read


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...

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
May 31, 20202 min read


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...

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
May 20, 20201 min read
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