“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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You may find it hard to believe, but it’s a fact: People lose track of their retirement money. And it happens a lot. According to the firm Capitalize, in May 2023 there were 29.2 million abandoned 401(k) accounts, totaling $1.65…
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Florida’s rainy season has arrived. From May through October, we normally receive around 60 to 70 percent of our total annual rainfall. Some storms can be blinding, making driving hazardous. Ten percent of all vehicular accidents are rain-related, according to…
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The penny has been around for 233 years. But with the cost to manufacture the one-cent coin now nearly four cents, the Treasury will cease minting them in 2026. In addition to saving the government money, the move reflects Americans’…
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The Karp Law Firm applauds the critically important role of the social workers and case managers in our community. We were delighted to help sponsor the 2025 Social Worker/Case Manager Appreciation Luncheons that honor these hard-working professionals! Over 100 social…
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Update: Gov. DeSantis signed HB913 into law June 18, 2025. It goes into effect July 1, 2025. Many of our clients who own a Florida condo want to pass it to their children, and have incorporated that into their estate…
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Signing your documents is by no means the final step in your estate planning journey. Once you sign your documents, you should advise your personal representative and/or trustee where they are located and how to access them. Do not neglect…
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The late First Lady Rosalyn Carter once said: “There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.”…
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The so-called “grandparent scam” (aka “family emergency scam”) is experiencing a revival, with a new and more sinister twist. This time around, fraudsters are using voice cloning technology that makes the scam even more difficult to detect. Seniors tend to…
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Frank Fritz, longtime co-host of the American Pickers reality show, died at age 60 on Sept. 30, 2024. The popular television program followed Fritz and his longtime friend, Mike Wolfe, as they traveled the country searching for antiques and long-lost…
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