Congratulations to Attorney Jonathan D. Karp, named by Palm Beach Illustrated as a Top Lawyer in Palm Beach County for the year 2025. This is the second year Mr. Karp has received the honor, which recognizes his professional achievements in…
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The legendary Pete Rose, aka baseball’s “Charlie Hustle,” died on September 30, 2024 at his Las Vegas home, following a period of declining health. A switch hitter, he racked up 4,256 hits during his 24 seasons playing baseball, more than…
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All of us with loved ones residing in a nursing home want them to be safe, secure, and well cared for. If you have concerns about the quality of care your loved one is receiving in a long-term care nursing…
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Under Florida law, a surviving spouse cannot be disinherited by his/her spouse. The provision, known as the Spousal Elective Share, entitles the surviving spouse to a portion of the deceased spouse’s estate, no matter what is in the decedent’s will…
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Effective July 1, 2025, the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA) has increased. This is important information for a married couple if one spouse is in a nursing home and receiving Medicaid benefits, or plans to apply for benefits. Read…
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Good news for the thousands of Florida homeowners who fell victim to the MV Realty scam: On February 13, 2025, Florida’s 13th Judicial Circuit Court issued a permanent injunction against MV Realty. This invalidated all homeowner benefit agreements signed on…
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The federal budget was signed into law on July 4. It is massively complicated, and massively controversial. In this post, we touch on three provisions of the law most likely to directly affect our clients. Estate Tax Provisions: Good…
more In Florida, the average annual cost of a long-term facility now tops $100,000. If you are a middle class person who needs long-term nursing care and you do not have long-term care insurance, the expense will quickly erode your savings….
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We are delighted to announce that Thomson Reuters has again recognized both Attorney Joseph Karp and Attorney Jonathan Karp as SuperLawyers. Joseph Karp has been recognized as a 2025 top-rated lawyer in the fields of elder law, and estate planning…
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“When life gives you limes, make margaritas,” said Jimmy Buffet, rephrasing the old adage. Right now, the co-trustees of Buffet’s estate plan have limes. Lots of them. And it’s going to take more than a pitcher of margaritas to fix…
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