Florida Elder Law & Estate Planning Blog


Joseph Karp Alzheimer’s Association Vice-Chair
Joseph Karp Alzheimer’s Association Vice-Chair
September 18, 2009

Attorney Joseph Karp has been elected Vice-Chair of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Southeast Florida Chapter. The organization supports research into the disease and provides support services to patients, families and caregivers in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Broward, Miami-Dade, Okeechobee and…

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Karp Law Firm presents Medicaid benefits seminar for social workers
Karp Law Firm presents Medicaid benefits seminar for social workers
July 21, 2009

Social workers, case managers and the medical community attended a seminar presented by Attorneys Joseph Karp and Adele Harris on the eligibility criteria for Veterans benefits and Medicaid benefits. Great thanks to the staffs of Lynmoore in Fort Pierce, Prosperity…

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Joseph Karp Named 2009 Legal Elite
Joseph Karp Named 2009 Legal Elite
July 1, 2009

Congratulations to Certified Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp, who has been selected as a member of Florida’s 2009 Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine. Mr. Karp was one of only 918 out of 63,000 practicing Florida attorneys chosen for to receive this…

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Attorney Karp recognizes father and son local heroes
June 24, 2009

Attorney Joseph S. Karp had the honor of presenting the American Red Cross-Palm Beach Chapter’s Good Samaritan Adult Award to Bill Burckhard and his son Nick,19. Mr. Karp, a Red Cross Lifetime Legacy Fellow, recognized Mr. Burckhard and his son for stopping the assault of…

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Attorney Harris teaches Probate Course
June 8, 2009

Attorney Adele Harris participated in teaching the recent course, The Probate Process From Start to Finish. Ms. Harris spoke about spousal rights, elective share and homestead allowance. The course was held in West Palm Beach and sponsored by the National Business Institute.

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Attorney Karp tapped to head FL Bar Elder Law Committee
June 1, 2009

The Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s new committee on financial products will be chaired by Certified Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp. The committee was established to protect Florida seniors from exploitation by those promoting inappropriate financial products. Of particular concern is the indiscriminate promotion…

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Karp Kommandos at 2009 Memory Walks
Karp Kommandos at 2009 Memory Walks
April 4, 2009

Karp’s Kommandos raised funds for the fight against Alzheimer’s at the 2009 Memory Walks in Port St. Lucie and West Palm Beach, Florida. Memory Walk is one of the law firm’s main charitable endeavors and is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s…

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Dwyer student wins Karp Law Firm Essay Contest
Dwyer student wins Karp Law Firm Essay Contest
April 4, 2009

The Karp Law Firm Essay Contest  helps raise young people’s awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease, awarding $500 to the Palm Beach County student whose essay best describes how he/she and family have been affected by the disease. This year’s winner is Dwyer…

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Attorney Karp panelist at Caregiver Program
Attorney Karp panelist at Caregiver Program
February 25, 2009

Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp advised caregivers on dealing with legal challenges at the fifth annual Caregiver Conference sponsored by the St. Mary’s Medical Center Memory Disorder Center and Morselife and held at the Katz Seniors Campus. Also on hand was Karp…

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NJ-Super-Lawyers
Joseph Karp named 2009 SuperLawyer
January 6, 2009

Attorney Joseph Karp has been selected as a 2009 SuperLawyer by Law and Politics magazine. The SuperLawyer designation is based on outstanding peer reviews and professional achievement, and is awarded to only 5% of all Florida Lawyers.

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