Florida Elder Law & Estate Planning Blog


Boss’s Day with Da Bums
Boss’s Day with Da Bums
October 13, 2010

Attorney Joseph Karp was honored by staff members on Boss’s Day. A devoted baseball fan, the theme for the day was  just that, complete with hot dogs, pennants, Cracker Jack and Baby Ruth. Staff presented Mr. Karp with his very own…

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AATEELA
Joseph Karp new AATEELA President
August 14, 2010

Attorney Joseph Karp has been elected president of The American Association of Trusts, Estates and Elder Law Attorneys. AATEELA is an invitation-only, professional association of estate planning and elder law attorneys nationwide. Members are selected and admitted on the basis of professional…

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Joseph Karp recognizes American Red Cross Real Heroes
July 6, 2010

Attorney Joseph Karp is an American Red Cross Legacy Fellow, in recognition of his efforts to help his clients meets their philanthropic goals. He presented the American Red Cross “Real Heroes” Maritime Award to three local teens whose efforts recently…

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Karp Law Firm hosts social worker seminar
Karp Law Firm hosts social worker seminar
June 18, 2010

The Karp Law Firm hosted its Fifth Annual Social Worker Breakfast and Workshop in June. Over 100 social workers, case managers and business office managers attended the three free events, offered as a public service to the local social work…

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Pet trusts provide peace of mind
June 18, 2010

The late Gail Posner bequeathed $11 million to her beloved chihuahua, Conchita. Her son got a relatively paltry $1 million. As you can guess, he is now suing his mother’s estate, claiming that she was pressured by her staff to change…

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When The Diagnosis is Alzheimer’s: Legal Steps to Take
June 16, 2010

Karp Law Firm attorneys and staff attended the Alzheimer’s Educational Conference June 3-4 in Palm Beach. We talked with many caregivers, policymakers and professionals. The Palm Beach County Convention Center was filled to capacity for the event — which gives…

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Joseph Karp Named 2011 SuperLawyer
Joseph Karp named Super Lawyer
June 1, 2010

Attorney Joseph Karp has again been named by Florida Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Florida for 2010. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state received this honor, which is based on peer review and professional…

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Attorney Karp Vice Chair of Florida Bar Committee
April 7, 2010

Attorney Joseph Karp has been elected Vice Chair of the Florida Bar’s 15th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “E.” The committee handles Bar complaints in Palm Beach County.

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Attorney Karp Addresses FL Bar Family Law Section
February 5, 2010

Joseph Karp gave a presentation on elder law to 1000+ members of The Florida Bar Family Law Section at its annual conference in Orlando on Feb. 5. This was the first time elder law has been included in the group’s certification…

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Racing for the Cure
Racing for the Cure
February 5, 2010

Attorneys, staff and family of The Karp Law Firm participated in the 2010 Race for The Cure on Feb. 6, raising funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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