A recent case from California demonstrates two important guidelines to make sure that your assets go to the people you want after you’re gone. They are: Everything you do must conform precisely to the required legal formalities. Don’t procrastinate! Here’s…
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10-31-2019 – Costumes and decorations, and food of course, are a Halloween tradition at The Karp Law Firm. Here are a few photos from this year’s Halloween luncheon. Attorney Joseph Karp Attorney…
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To help families make informed decisions when placing a loved one in a nursing facility, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services maintains a “Nursing Home Compare” web site. This is a searchable database of skilled nursing facilities nationwide. It…
moreThe Internal Revenue Service is rolling out a new income tax form specifically for seniors. The 1040-SR is expected to be ready to use for 2019 filing. The 1040-SR includes several features intended to make filing easier for older adults. It is…
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You may not know the name George Rodrigue, but you probably know his art. Rodrigue was the New Orleans-based creator of the 1984 “blue dog” painting that has become a pop culture icon. Blue dog has appeared in one form…
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October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The attorneys and staff of The Karp Law Firm staff wore pink and made a donation to the Margaret Niedland Breast Center at Jupiter Medical Center. Pictured below (L-R): Attorneys Adele Harris and Cara…
moreHonor Flight Variety Show Thursday, November 14, 2019 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Discovery Village,100 Discovery Way, Palm Beach Gardens The Karp Law Firm is happy to announce we are co-sponsoring the Honor Flight Variety Show! The event will feature…
moreKarp’s Kommandos participated in the 2019 Alzheimer’s Walks, raising money for research and services. Attorneys, staff members and their families were at the Port St. Lucie walk on September 28 and the West Palm Beach walk on October 20. Many…
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More and more Americans are living on their own. The 2018 U.S. census revealed that there 110.6 million unmarried people over the age of 18. Of them, 63% have never been married; 23% are divorced; 13% are widowed. Most live…
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Americans collecting Social Security benefits are slated to receive a cost of living increase in 2020. Benefits will increase by 1.6%. The average retiree’s monthly benefit will increase about $24, from $1,473 to to $1,503. Also, the Social Security tax…
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