A recent Florida Supreme Court ruling underscores the importance of having a valid power of attorney, as well as the importance of being careful when signing a nursing home agreement for a loved one. Juan Mendez Sr. was admitted to…
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We frequently remind blog readers of two important planning steps to take: First, get guidance from a Florida Bar Certified Elder Law Attorney when pursuing long-term care Medicaid benefits. Second, make plans to avoid court-ordered guardianship in the event of…
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If you are over 62 and have equity in your home, a reverse mortgage can be a financial lifesaver. But if you misunderstand what you’re getting into, it can sink your ship. According to a recently concluded Consumer Financial Protection…
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As we do every year, the Karp Law Firm’s lawyers and staff enjoyed a leisurely holiday luncheon, complete with a champagne toast and a gift exchange with many laughs and surprises. Happy holidays to all! Attorney Joseph Karp, Attorney…
moreThe Karp Law Firm attorneys and staff again participated in the WPTV Channel 5 “Food for Families” drive. This year, we donated a whopping 512 pounds of food! The food was distributed to needy families just before Thanksgiving. Thanks to…
moreOne in five Americans over age 65 has suffered financial abuse, according to the 2010 Investor Trust Elder Fraud Survey. A study from MetLife Mature Market Institute estimates that financial abuse drains $2.9 billion annually from seniors’ pockets. Both numbers…
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A new rule barring long-term care facilities from including pre-dispute forced arbitration clauses in their admissions contracts will not go into effect on November 28, as originally anticipated. (Discussed the rule in an earlier post. ) In response to a…
moreKarp’s Kommandos were out early Saturday morning to raise money for Alzheimer’s research and services. The West Palm Beach walk was the second walk our law firm participated in this year (Jensen Beach walk photos here.) Many thanks to the…
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In Florida, the average annual cost of a private room at a long-term nursing facility now hovers upwards of $90,000 annually, with a semi-private room around $83,000. With the oldest Baby Boomers turning 70 and the escalating incidence of chronic…
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