Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.May 18, 20202 minDollar Tree Trade: The 55-Item ExchangeWhen 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...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.May 11, 20202 minI 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...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.May 7, 20201 minIs 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...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.May 4, 20203 minOur 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...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Apr 27, 20202 minI 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...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Apr 15, 20203 minI 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...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Apr 14, 20203 minThis 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?
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Feb 24, 20201 minWho 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...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Jan 29, 20202 minDoes 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...
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.Jan 16, 20201 minWhen 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...