If you have a child, grandchild or other loved one who is suffering from a substance abuse problem, your situation is far from rare. Over 20 million Americans are addicted to alcohol or illicit or prescription drugs. Many others have…
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It is a common assumption that an incapacitated person receiving long-term nursing care will pass away before his/her well spouse does. However, statistics show that is not necessarily the case, particularly when you consider that many “well” spouses are left…
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We are delighted to announce that Attorney Joseph Karp has again been named a Florida SuperLawyer and Attorney Jonathan Karp has again been named a Florida SuperLawyer “Rising Star,” both in the field of elder law. Super Lawyers is part…
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A long life is a gift, especially if you are lucky enough to enjoy good health. But all those years present a challenge, too: your money must last as long as you do. One strategy that may help you meet…
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It is commonly believed that married couples have automatic rights to handle one another’s financial affairs. That is generally true with regard to joint bank accounts and joint brokerage accounts. But when a spouse becomes incapacitated due to illness or…
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The late painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell was renown for depicting scenes of idyllic family gatherings. Ironically, his artwork is responsible for plunging one family into conflict. The family’s estate battle involves several generations and focuses on which family member…
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Karp Law Firm attorneys and staff enjoyed seeing many colleagues and caregivers at several events this May. A “Social Workers Appreciation Luncheon” was held on May 10 at the St. Lucie Trail Golf Club and on May 11 at the…
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Inflation appears to be losing steam. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the inflation rate was 4.9% in April 2023, the smallest increase since April 2021 and the first increase below 5% in two years. This trend is good…
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Our office frequently receives calls from adult children whose parents have entered or are about to enter long-term nursing care. Accustomed to Medicare covering their parent’s medical bills, they now face a frightening fact: Medicare will not cover their parent’s…
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Probate avoidance is a key feature of many people’s estate plans. In this blog post, we take a deeper dive into one of the perils of probate: lack of privacy. We discuss the potential negative impacts on your family, beneficiaries…
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