The eligibility criteria for Florida Medicaid benefits are always changing. Our Florida elder law attorneys stay current with every change. With expert planning from The Karp Kaw Firm’s attorneys, your loved one may qualify for benefits without you having to…
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An estate conflict has erupted between the families who own Boar’s Head. Why the legal beef? It appears to stem from a deceased owner’s failure to put her last wishes in writing. Boar’s Head Provisions Company was launched in 1905…
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We are proud to announce that Attorney Joseph Karp has been named a 2021 Florida SuperLawyer, and Attorney Jonathan Karp has been named a 2021 Florida SuperLawyer “Rising Star.” Super Lawyers, part of Thompson Reuters, recognizes outstanding attorneys based on the…
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The Biden Administration’s tax proposals have been on the minds of many of our clients. You may be wondering if and how your estate plan will be impacted, and what you should do now to minimize your heirs’ tax liability. …
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Bob Ross rose to fame in the 1980s as the host and instructor of the wildly popular Joy of Painting TV show. Viewers were smitten not just with his artistic techniques but also with his mesmerizing voice and congenial manner….
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The Federal Housing Authority this month issued new rules that provide more protection for non-borrowing spouses of reverse mortgage borrowers. The new rules apply to HECM reverse mortgages – Home Equity Conversion Mortgages – which are federally insured and backed…
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Floridians pay more for homeowners insurance than residents of any other state, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Premiums continue to increase dramatically. The average Florida resident will pay premiums of $2,380 this year, a 21% increase over 2018. Owners…
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Many people have misconceptions about the rules for obtaining Florida Medicaid benefits for nursing home costs. This is not surprising, considering that the Medicaid program is vast, and its rules are complex and differ from state to state. Before clients…
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Estate planning clients frequently come to us who are parties to business agreements such as limited liability companies, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, corporations. These agreements routinely include clauses that govern who may inherit the shares of deceased partners. If you…
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Parents with estranged adult children: An unfortunate situation that our attorneys see increasingly often these days. Sometimes parents and their adult child have not spoken in years. Sometimes the child will stay in touch with siblings or other family members;…
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