Memory Walk fundraisers in Palm Beach County and St. Lucie County were held on Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association – Southeast Florida chapter. Our attorneys and staff were on hand to raise money for Alzheimer’s…
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Case Management Supervisor Deeanna V. Farrington, LCSW, MSW, Certified Dementia Practitioner, has been appointed to the Alzheimer’s Resource Center Advisory Board. Ms. Farrington will serve as social work/elder law advisor on the 12-person board, which includes neurologists, a registered nurse,…
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Staff toasted The Karp Law Firm’s four attorneys on Bosses’ Day by preparing a “culinary luncheon from around the world.” Our wonderful staff members prepared foods from the regions each lawyer wants most to visit: Africa, Hawaii, Alaska and Japan….
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What is the difference between a revocable trust that prevents your estate from going through probate, and a revocable trust that’s just a stack of papers? The answer: funding your revocable trust. This is an essential step you must take once…
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We often warn readers about the dangers of using do-it-yourself websites and pre-printed forms to create wills and trust. Experienced estate planning lawyers do more than put together a pile of papers for you to sign and take home: We…
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There have been changes to Florida Statute 709.2109 governing the Durable Power of Attorney. Under the new law, in the event of divorce or annulment, or when an action is filed for divorce or legal separation, your spouse loses the…
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Are you one of the many Florida residents relying on Medicare to pay your way if you ever need nursing home care? Depending on what you mean by “nursing home,” you, your family and your pocketbook could be in for…
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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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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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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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