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Scholastic CEO’s Estate Plan Shocks His Family
August 10, 2021

Richard Robinson, the 84-year-old CEO of Scholastic Corporation, strolled on Martha’s Vineyard this past June with his two grown sons, Reece and Ben. They were shocked when their dad suddenly collapsed and died. They were in for another shock later,…

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Attorney Joseph Karp Named 2021 Florida Legal Elite
August 9, 2021

The Karp Law Firm is proud to announce that Florida Trend has once again recognized Attorney Joseph Karp as a member of Florida’s Legal Elite. Based on outstanding reviews from peers, only 1.3% of active Florida attorneys receive Legal Elite…

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Four Questions To Answer Before Giving Your Partner A Life Estate
July 30, 2021

Do you live with your significant other in a home that you own? If you are like most of our clients, you will want to make sure your partner can continue to reside there if he/she outlives you, then have…

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Social Security COLA Looks Substantial, For A Change
July 28, 2021

With inflation on the rise, it looks like retirees are going to get a hefty Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment in 2022. The latest consumer price data would put the increase at 6.1%. This follows many years of paltry…

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Attorney Jonathan Karp Hosts Happy Hour For Alzheimer’s Association
July 21, 2021

Attorney Jonathan Karp hosted a Happy Hour fund raiser on July 1 benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association – Southeast Florida Chapter. A member of the organization’s Executive Leadership Team, Mr. Karp is Community Engagement Chairperson for the October 23, 2021 Walk…

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Two Florida Medicaid Changes to Know About
July 18, 2021

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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Boar’s Head Legal Beef: Families Fighting Over Estate
July 7, 2021

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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Attorneys Joseph Karp, Jonathan Karp Named 2021 Florida SuperLawyers
June 30, 2021

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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Biden’s Tax Proposals And Your Estate Plan
June 26, 2021

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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TV Painter Bob Ross’ Son Loses Lawsuit In Battle Between Father’s Trust And Business Agreement
TV Painter Bob Ross’ Son Loses Lawsuit In Battle Between Father’s Trust And Business Agreement
June 13, 2021

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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