Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
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 10, 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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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- May 6, 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 3, 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 26, 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 14, 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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Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
- Apr 13, 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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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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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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