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McNary Law Divorce, Family Law, Estate Planning, and Mediation Attorneys serving Florida’s Suncoast. At McNary Law, your best interests are our priority.

McNary Law was founded by Libby McNary, who has been practicing law since 2010 and envisioned a firm dedicated to providing personalized legal representation tailored to each client’s unique needs. We recognize that legal matters can be deeply personal and often stressful, which is why we approach every case with care, clarity, and a cost-conscious strategy. By maintaining a focus on the big picture while addressing every critical detail, we work to resolve legal challenges efficiently without compromising the outcome you deserve. Whether through negotiation or litigation, our team stands by your side, advocating tenaciously at every stage of the legal process.

Big news for Florida families: as of July 1, 2026, far more estates qualify for Florida's simplified probate process.The...
10/09/2026

Big news for Florida families: as of July 1, 2026, far more estates qualify for Florida's simplified probate process.

The value limit for summary administration doubled this year, from $75,000 to $150,000. That means many estates that used to require a full formal administration can now move through a much shorter court process.

Why does regular probate take months? Florida law builds in specific waiting periods: a 2-week published notice to creditors, a 3-month window for creditor claims, a 5-month period before the personal representative can be compelled to pay debts. The clocks are in the statute.

Our new article walks through the full timeline, who qualifies for the faster path under the new $150,000 threshold, and the planning tools that keep assets out of probate entirely.



McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Futures.
(941) 345-1662 | mcnary.law
1904 Manatee Ave W, Suite 200, Bradenton, FL 34205

10/08/2026

Myth: "It's in my name, so it's mine."
Fact: In Florida, assets and debts acquired during the marriage are presumed marital whether they were acquired individually by either spouse or jointly (s. 61.075(6)(a)1.a. and (8), Fla. Stat.).

Myth: "Everything up until the divorce is final gets split."
Fact: The cut-off is the earliest of a valid separation agreement, a date set in that agreement, or the date the divorce petition is filed (s. 61.075(7)).

Knowing the rules early can change how you prepare. Call (941) 345-1662 to schedule a consultation.

McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Futures.
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📍 1904 Manatee Ave W, Suite 200, Bradenton, FL 34205

A will speaks after you are gone. A power of attorney speaks while you are alive but unable to act for yourself.It is on...
10/08/2026

A will speaks after you are gone. A power of attorney speaks while you are alive but unable to act for yourself.

It is one of the most consequential documents in a Florida estate plan, and one of the most misunderstood. A few things people are often surprised to learn:

If your power of attorney is not "durable," it stops working the moment you become incapacitated. That is usually the exact moment your family needs it.
Florida does not allow "springing" powers of attorney that only activate later. Here, the document is effective when signed.
It must be signed with two witnesses and a notary.

Without one, your family may face a court process to gain authority over your affairs: slower, more public, and more expensive than planning ahead.

Our new article covers how these documents work under Florida's Power of Attorney Act, and what to think about when choosing your agent.



McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Futures.
(941) 345-1662 | mcnary.law
1904 Manatee Ave W, Suite 200, Bradenton, FL 34205

"Should I file before my spouse does?"It is one of the first questions people ask us, and the worry behind it is real. I...
10/07/2026

"Should I file before my spouse does?"

It is one of the first questions people ask us, and the worry behind it is real. It feels like whoever files first gets the upper hand.

Here is the truth: Florida is a no-fault divorce state. The spouse who files first is called the petitioner, but that label does not mean a greater share of assets, an edge in time-sharing, or a friendlier ear from the judge. The same statutory standards apply to both spouses.

What actually moves the needle? Preparation. Complete financial disclosure. Knowing your priorities before you start.

Our new article walks through what filing first does and does not change, including the residency requirement and Florida's 20-day waiting period. Link below.

McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Futures.
(941) 345-1662 | mcnary.law
1904 Manatee Ave W, Suite 200, Bradenton, FL 34205

"Who gets the business?"For business owners, it is often the biggest question in a divorce, and the answer starts with w...
10/07/2026

"Who gets the business?"

For business owners, it is often the biggest question in a divorce, and the answer starts with when and how the business grew.

A business started during the marriage is presumed to be a marital asset. But even a business you owned before the wedding can have a marital component if it grew through either spouse's efforts or marital funds along the way.

A few more things that surprise people:
- Florida now values closely held businesses at fair market value, and the law distinguishes between enterprise goodwill (marital) and personal goodwill (tied to you individually)
- The income on a tax return is not the final word. Divorce cases look at actual income, including perks like a company car or phone that reduce living costs
- Courts can keep a business intact by awarding it to one spouse and offsetting the other with different assets

If a business is part of your marriage, it deserves to be valued and handled correctly. Our article breaks down how Florida law treats it.

McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Futures.
(941) 345-1662 | mcnary.law
1904 Manatee Ave W, Suite 200, Bradenton, FL 34205

The swings were questionable. The cause was not. Strategic Advisor Brendan McDowell and some friends hit the course at T...
08/07/2026

The swings were questionable. The cause was not.

Strategic Advisor Brendan McDowell and some friends hit the course at Tara Golf & Country Club for this year's Rowlett Academy K-8 Annual Golf Tournament, where McNary Law was proud to be a Partner Sponsor.

Supporting education is something we care deeply about, and the tournament proceeds fund Arts and Leadership programs for Rowlett students. Congrats to Rowlett on 16 years of this event!

McNary Law | Family Law & Estate Planning
Bradenton, FL | (941) 345-1662 | mcnary.law

08/06/2026

Five Times. One Firm. 🏆 McNary Law is the only firm ever voted Bradenton's Best in Family Law five times. Thank you, Bradenton, for trusting us with what matters most.

McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Futures.
📞 (941) 345-1662 | 🌐 mcnary.law
1904 Manatee Ave W, Suite 200, Bradenton, FL

08/05/2026

Everyone is doing the Netflix documentary interview trend. We asked a different question: what if a family law and estate planning firm got the movie trailer treatment instead?

Behind the drama, the real story is simpler. Divorce, custody, and estate planning are some of the most important chapters in a person's life, and they deserve an attorney who takes them seriously.

No sequel required. Just a plan.

McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Future
(941) 345-1662 | mcnary.law

Parody. Not an actual Netflix production. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Netflix.

08/04/2026

This one means a lot. Bradenton voted McNary Law among the best in Estate Law and Wills & Trusts Law for 2026. Family law built this firm, and watching our estate planning practice earn that same community trust is a milestone we won't forget. Thank you, Bradenton.

McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Futures.
📞 (941) 345-1662 | 🌐 mcnary.law
1904 Manatee Ave W, Suite 200, Bradenton, FL

Bradenton's Best is the Bradenton Herald's annual People's Choice awards, decided entirely by community vote. For 2026, ...
08/03/2026

Bradenton's Best is the Bradenton Herald's annual People's Choice awards, decided entirely by community vote.

For 2026, McNary Law has been voted Bradenton's Best in Family Law for the fifth time, making us the only firm ever to win the category five times.

This year, the community also voted us among Bradenton's Best in two more categories: Estate Law and Wills & Trusts Law.

Recognition that comes directly from the people we serve will always mean the most.

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