Attorney Joseph Karp conducted a workshop for banking, accounting and legal professionals. Sponsored by the National Business Institute, the class familiarized attendees with the critical legal issues faced by mature clients and their families.
moreAttorney Karp was the guest speaker at the Oct. 7 meeting of the Planned Giving Council in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Karp explained the use of special needs trusts to an audience consisting of attorneys, CPA’s and other financial professionals.
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Beginning January 1, 2003, Florida joins a growing number of states that permit residents to include a pet as beneficiary of an estate plan. Until now, Florida residents concerned about the care of pets should the pets outlive them, had…
moreCase Manager Deeanna Farrington, MSW, has joined the Elder Law Foundation Board of Directors. The Elder Law Foundation’s goal is is to provide families, free of charge, a 24-hour bridge of continuous emergency care when a sole caretaker experiences a…
moreUnder Florida law a surviving spouse can elect to receive 30% of the deceased spouse’s estate. As of October 1, 2001, the categories of assets on which this “elective share” is based are broadened. Additional categories of assets computed for…
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