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Attorney Joseph Karp Named 2018 SuperLawyer
Attorney Joseph Karp Named 2018 SuperLawyer
July 2, 2018

Attorney Joseph Karp Named 2018 SuperLawyer The Karp Law Firm is delighted to announce that Attorney Joseph Karp has been included in the ThomsonReuters Super Lawyers list of 2018. This is the twelfth consecutive year that Mr. Karp has earned…

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Be Your Own Superhero: Protect Yourself From Financial Predators With a Predator Protection Trust
Be Your Own Superhero: Protect Yourself From Financial Predators With a Predator Protection Trust
June 27, 2018

Spider Man. Ant Man. The Fantastic Four. The Hulk. These comic book superheroes sprang from Stan Lee’s imagination and made their creator a wealthy man. But at 95, the Marvel mogul’s own powers appear diminished, potentially putting him and his…

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Florida Electronic Wills Act Passes
Florida Electronic Wills Act Passes
June 18, 2018

Florida has passed the Electronic Documents Act (HB 409). Signed by Gov. DeSantis on June 7, 2018, it allows for electronic signing, witnessing and notarization of wills and other estate planning documents, and outlines strict standards that must be followed…

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Karp Law Firm Co-Sponsors Kim Campbell Presentation
Karp Law Firm Co-Sponsors Kim Campbell Presentation
June 12, 2018

Kim Campbell was in West Palm Beach on June 12, 2018 to talk about the challenges she and her husband faced as they dealt with the effects of his Alzheimer’s Disease. The Karp Law Firm helped underwrite the event, which…

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How Should You Plan Your Estate When Your Beneficiary Has A Drug Problem? The Sad Story Of Matthew Mellon
How Should You Plan Your Estate When Your Beneficiary Has A Drug Problem? The Sad Story Of Matthew Mellon
June 9, 2018

Do you have a beneficiary with a drug problem? You are not alone. The Federal Reserve’s Report on the Well-Being of American Households in 2017 reveals that one in five Americans knows someone who is addicted to opioids or prescription painkillers….

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Hear Kim Campbell talk about her Alzheimer’s journey, June 12 in West Palm Beach
Hear Kim Campbell talk about her Alzheimer’s journey, June 12 in West Palm Beach
June 4, 2018

Our law firm is co-sponsoring this wonderful event!                                      

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Senior Safe Act passes
June 4, 2018

With bipartisan support, the Senior Safe Act was enacted into law on May 24, 2018. Part of the broader Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, the new law provides seniors greater protection from financial exploitation. The law grants…

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Karp Law Firm Helps Sponsor 2018 Prime Time Awards
Karp Law Firm Helps Sponsor 2018 Prime Time Awards
May 24, 2018

The Karp Law Firm was a co-sponsor of the 26th Annual Prime Time Awards. Outstanding senior volunteers in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie. Okeechobee and Indian River counties were recognized for their contributions by the Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Area Agency…

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Karp Law Firm Attorney, Case Manager at 2018 Alzheimer’s Educational Forum
Karp Law Firm Attorney, Case Manager at 2018 Alzheimer’s Educational Forum
May 17, 2018

The Karp Law Firm was one of the sponsors of the 2018 Alzheimer’s Community Care Educational Forum, held May 17 at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens. Attorney Jonathan Karp and Case Manager Supervisor Deeanna Farrington were on hand to…

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Blended Family Estate Battle Continues Between Alan Thicke’s Wife, Children
Blended Family Estate Battle Continues Between Alan Thicke’s Wife, Children
May 16, 2018

Blended family? Better pay close attention to your estate planning! Inheritance conflicts between stepparents and grown stepchildren are common. And since women tend to outlive men, it’s usually the stepmother at the center of the controversy. It’s usually the stepmother…

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