Florida Elder Law & Estate Planning Blog


Alzheimer’s Association honors Joseph Karp
June 20, 2012

The Alzheimer’s Association – Southeast Florida chapter has recognized Attorney Joseph Karp for 8 years of continuing service to the community. Mr. Karp has served on the Board of Directors since 2004, including as Board Vice President. He will continue…

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Hidden Cash
Disorganization usually doesn’t turn out this well
June 11, 2012

He didn’t make it easy, but Robert Spann gave his daughters quite a gift. Spann used to hide valuables in odd places in his Arizona home, without documenting or telling anyone their location, not even his heirs. After his death in…

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Karp Law Firm Tells Veterans and Widows About V.A. Benefits at Palm Beach  Alzheimer’s Conference
Karp Law Firm Tells Veterans and Widows About V.A. Benefits at Palm Beach Alzheimer’s Conference
May 28, 2012

This Memorial Day week, Florida Certified Elder Lawyer Joseph Karp will explain how elderly and disabled veterans may qualify for veterans benefits for long-term care, home health care, and assisted living expenses at the 2012 Alzheimer’s Educational Conference in West…

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U.S. Supreme Court cites Florida inheritance law in unusual case
May 22, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down its decision in the case of Astrue v. Capato. The circumstances of the case are ones most of us will never experience. Nonetheless, the case has lessons for everyone. It underscores the importance of creating a…

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What Can An Elder Law Attorney Do For You?
May 21, 2012

Could you use help from a Florida Elder Law Attorney? To answer that question, we should probably start with an even more basic question: What the heck is elder law, anyway? Since May is National Elder Law Month, this is…

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How to coordinate your life insurance with your estate plan
How to coordinate your life insurance with your estate plan
May 15, 2012

Life insurance can be a powerful tool in your estate plan. It can provide financial support for your spouse or heirs when you’re gone. If your estate is taxable, life insurance may be used to pay estate taxes and other expenses. As with…

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Picking up Pearls of Wisdom at the AATEELA Meeting
Picking up Pearls of Wisdom at the AATEELA Meeting
April 26, 2012

Attorney Joseph Karp is off to Memphis this afternoon for the semi-annual meeting of the American Association of Trust, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys. AATEELA is a small, select group of legal professionals from around the country who brainstorm…

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Staff donate to Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
Staff donate to Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County
April 22, 2012

The Karp Law Firm staff donated 290 items  to the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County for distribution at the organization’s Homeless Connects Event. The event provides counseling, personal items and personal services to those who are, or are in…

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Summitt steps down less than a year after Alzheimer’s diagnosis
April 20, 2012

Pat Summitt, 59, the celebrated coach of the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team, resigned her post this week, less than a year after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s Disease tends to progress more quickly in younger patients…

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Attorney Karp in South Florida Business Journal
Attorney Karp in South Florida Business Journal
March 9, 2012

South Florida Business Journal The Business of Aging Preparing for Retirement? Start young and plan well, advisers say Premium content from South Florida Business Journal by Jeff Zbar Date: Friday, March 9, 2012 When clients or prospects come to the…

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