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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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What are My Minor Child’s Inheritance Rights When a Parent Dies After a New Marriage?

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Dec 30, 2019
3 min

What 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?

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How Do I Remain the Guardian of My Adult Special Needs Child?

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Dec 23, 2019
2 min

How 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...

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Do You Inherit Your Parents' Debt? Spouse's Debt?

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Dec 16, 2019
3 min

Do 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...

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Florida Probate: What is Florida's Homestead Exemption?

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Dec 9, 2019
2 min

Florida 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...

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