Probate Attorney Adele Harris shared her expertise with paralegals, legal assistants and other legal support staff at the Institute for Paralegal Education’s recent West Palm Beach seminar, “The Probate Process from Start to Finish.” Ms. Harris focused on issues surrounding…
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In a perfect world, Social Security funds in your bank account should be immune to garnishment for any unpaid debts. Federal law says so. But in the real world, it happens. A lot. The National Consumer Law Center estimates that about…
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We’re delighted to announce that Florida Elder Law & Estate Planning has been named one of the Top 25 blogs nationwide in this area of law. Our blog was chosen by LexisNexis on the basis of “a wealth of information for estate…
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South Florida radio personality Neil Rogers died Dec. 24 at the age of 68. You either loved him or hated him. He had no close family, but left behind legions of bereaved fans. And he left behind something else: Two contradictory Wills. The…
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It’s said only death and taxes are certain. Most of us give taxes the necessary attention (especially this time of year). But when it comes to that other certainty, we tend to stick our heads in the sand. A March…
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Attorney Joseph Karp has once again been named a Florida SuperLawyer. This is an honor given to just 5% of attorneys in recognition of outstanding professional competence and achievement by the national attorney rating organization.
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Looks like Bernie Madoff’s youngest son Mark didn’t do what we always recommend our estate planning clients do: Review his estate plan whenever there’s a substantial change in financial or family circumstances. And what changes there were in the Madoff family circumstances…
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If you have a loved one with a disability and wish to provide for the individual without jeopardizing his/her access to vital government benefits – Medicaid or SSI, for example – you could set up an individual Special Needs Trust….
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Florida’s homestead property law, FL Statute 732.401, was amended effective October 1, 2010. If you are the sole owner of homestead property and wish to leave the home outright to your spouse, you may still do so. The law does NOT…
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You can learn a lot about estate planning from celebrities. Even if you’re not into Hollywood gossip or have millions yourself, it’s undeniable that the mistakes of the rich and famous can help us learn what to do… and what…
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