This is not the forum to discuss the lurid details of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Others are doing a thorough job of that. However, there is one aspect of the saga with direct relevance to our readers: how trusts can…
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A safe deposit box can be a good place to store the documents that you and your loved ones will not need in a hurry. Examples include birth certificates, deeds, car titles, etc. It may surprise you to learn that…
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Increasing numbers of people are fleeing high tax states for lower-tax environments such as Florida. People have always moved to Florida to escape estate taxes and income taxes, of course. However, the migration has kicked into higher gear of late…
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The Karp Law Firm once again participated in the Palm Beach County Back to School Bash. The Bash provides needy children with school supplies for the school year. Last year 20,000 youngsters in our community received assistance. Attorneys and staff…
moreThe Trump administration this week issued a final rule that allows nursing homes to resume inserting pre-dispute arbitration agreements into admissions contracts. The new rule goes into effect September 16, 2019. When a resident (or representative of the resident) signs an arbitration…
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Socialite and clothing designer Gloria Vanderbilt died on June 17 at age 95, just weeks after being diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer. The great-great granddaughter of railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, at a young age she inherited what would be $35…
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Floridians are continuously warned about probate. Make sure your family never has to deal with probate court! It’s expensive! It’s inconvenient! Is all this just hype? Or is probate really a problem? Should you build probate avoidance into your estate…
moreThere have been changes to two key numbers Florida uses when assessing an applicant’s eligibility for Medicaid nursing home benefits. These changes went into effect July 1, 2019. Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance: The income of an applicant’s spouse is…
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Congratulations to Attorney Jonathan D. Karp, recognized by Florida Trend Magazine as a 2019 Legal Elite “Up and Comer.” Only 131 attorneys statewide received this honor! Up and Comers are attorneys under the age of 40 who have exhibited extraordinary leadership…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5 introduced the “Regulation Best Interest” rule, intended to protect investors and help them make more informed decisions. Consumer advocates say it does not go far enough to protect the public, and also makes…
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