The 2020 census begins in mid-March. That is when the U.S. census bureau begins sending postcards to all U.S. households requesting their participation. You should receive the correspondence by April 1. This is the first time that households may provide data…
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Naming a personal representative (executor) to administer your estate is a serious decision. So is deciding if you want to serve as one. A personal representative is a fiduciary, required to always act in the best interest of beneficiaries. Moreover, he/she…
moreKarp Law Firm lawyers and staff shared some love on Valentine’s Day. We gathered at Rocco’s Tacos in Palm Beach Gardens to enjoy tacos, guacamole and margaritas (it was the end of the day, so drinks allowed!). L-R: Steve and…
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On February 11, Rebecca Fierle was arrested in Marion County, Florida on felony charges of aggravated abuse of an elderly person. As disturbing as elder abuse is, this case is particularly horrifying because Fierle was a professional guardian, entrusted with…
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The deadline for Florida homeowners to apply for homestead exemption on their primary residence is March 1, 2020. The exemption can reduce the assessed value of your primary residence by as much as $50,000. There are also additional exemptions for…
moreAttorney Joseph Karp and his wife were privileged to attend Leonard and Florence Cohen’s 70th anniversary celebration on January 18, 2020. The Cohens are longtime clients and wonderful people. As they told guests, they fell in love instantly, eloped quickly……
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Reports frequently come in from around the country about misplaced, forgotten or hidden valuables found in deceased person’s homes, or in items that have been donated to second-hand stores. Sometimes the valuables are discovered by rightful heirs, sometimes not. It’s…
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You probably think that the estate plan of one of the nation’s most prominent legal authorities would be absolutely airtight. But you would be wrong. Janet Reno was appointed U.S. Attorney General by President Clinton, the first woman to serve…
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The SECURE Act has just been signed into law and went into effect January 1, 2020. Short for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement, the legislation makes sweeping changes to the rules for retirement plan savings. We are in the…
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A reminder to drivers that Florida’s texting while driving law went into effect on January 1. Drivers caught texting while driving starting July 1 were issued warnings, but the warning period has ended. Now, drivers will receive tickets. The first offense will incur…
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