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ALERT: Criminal penalties for non-lawyers engaging in Medicaid planning — and maybe, for those who hire them!
February 2, 2015

The Florida Supreme Court on January 15, 2015 ruled that a non-lawyer is guilty of the unlicensed practice of law if the individual engages in Medicaid planning activities for clients leading up to the application. The Supreme Court took up…

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Farrington VP of Alzheimer’s Care Resource Ctr. Board
Farrington VP of Alzheimer’s Care Resource Ctr. Board
January 30, 2015

Karp Law Firm Case Manager Supervisor, Deeanna V. Farrington, LCSMSW, Certified Dementia Practitioner, has been elected Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center, a non-profit providing a 24-hour helpline, education, referrals and other assistance…

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
November 14, 2014

Karp’s Kommandos – our attorneys, staff and our families – turned out for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 18 in West Palm Beach and October 25 in Jensen Beach. The Alzheimer’s Association-sponsored event raises funds for research and…

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Karp Law Firm volunteers at Special Olympics
Karp Law Firm volunteers at Special Olympics
September 13, 2014

“Karp’s Kommandos” were on hand to help organize the games and assist participants at the Palm Beach County Special Olympics Bowling Event on Sept. 13, 2014. Our kind Kommandos included Attorney Joseph Karp; Estate Planning Paralegal Margaret Sajiun; Estate Administration…

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Student Debt
Retirees with student debt: Social Security benefits may be compromised
September 13, 2014

It’s no secret: There’s a student debt crisis in this country. But who imagined that student debt is a growing problem for the senior population? While few households headed by individuals 65 or older carry student loans, there has been…

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Karp Law Firm co-sponsors “Lunch of Laughter”
Karp Law Firm co-sponsors “Lunch of Laughter”
September 12, 2014

Karp Law Firm co-sponsors “Lunch of Laughter” The Karp Law Firm helped sponsor the recent Alzheimer’s Association “Lunch of Laughter” at the West Palm Beach Improv on September 12, 2014. All proceeds from the fundraiser benefited the Walk to End…

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Karp Law Firm hosts professional workshops
Karp Law Firm hosts professional workshops
August 2, 2014

The Karp Law Firm presented three breakfast workshops in August 2014  for social work and health care professionals. Over 150 attended the events in Jupiter, Boynton Beach and Port St. Lucie to learn about the statewide Medicaid managed care program….

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Joseph Karp Named 2011 SuperLawyer
Attorney Karp named 2014 SuperLawyer
June 10, 2014

Florida Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp has again been named to the list of Florida SuperLawyers. A Thomson Reuters business, SuperLawyers evaluates attorneys nationwide based on outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition. Each year, no more than 5% of…

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It’s A Girl!
It’s A Girl!
April 17, 2014

Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney Adele Harris and husband Andrew welcomed their second child, Alexandra Reese Harris, on April 17. Congratulations to them and to Alexandra’s big sister, Anne.  Attorney Harris is at home enjoying her new baby and will return…

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Karp Law Firm volunteers at Special Olympics
Karp Law Firm volunteers at Special Olympics
March 8, 2014

Karp Law Firm volunteers were on hand at the March 8, 2014 Palm Beach County Special Olympics Summer Games, held at John I. Leonard High School in Greenacres. This is the fourth consecutive year the firm has participated in the…

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