The nationwide Public Health Emergency (PHE) brought about by the Covid pandemic is scheduled to end on May 11, 2023. It has been renewed every 90 days since it was first declared in March 2020. The end of the Public…
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Updated 7/19/23: Post now includes QR codes and information for all states Florida cancelled all standing requests for mail-in ballots effective January 1, 2023. Florida law SB-90, passed in 2021, imposed new rules on mail-in voting, effectively wiping out all…
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Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, aka the King of Rock & Roll, died of cardiac failure on January 12. She was 54. A potential contest for control of her estate has already begun, a mere two…
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Clients often ask us about creating a lady bird deed for them. They have heard that this type of deed can be useful for both Medicaid planning and probate avoidance. While it is true that a lady bird deed confers…
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The internet can be a great matchmaker. Many authentic romances, even marriages, have sprung up when people have met over the internet. Unfortunately, looking for love online has its dark side, too. The Federal Trade Commission reports that “sweetheart scams”…
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Veterans Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance can help elderly and disabled veterans and their surviving spouses pay for at-home care, nursing care, and assisted living care. While a service-connected disability is not a prerequisite for benefits, applicants must have…
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Good news if you have a long-term care insurance policy or are considering purchasing one: The IRS has announced higher deductions for long-term care premiums in 2023. There are some strings attached, though. First, to be deductible, your medical expenses,…
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*Update: This story and Attorney Karp’s commentary was published in the Palm Beach Post 1/15/23. Read it here. Homeowners, Watch Out For This Scam By Attorney Joseph Karp Nationally Certified Elder Law Attorney Florida Bar Certified Elder Law Specialist …
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Congress has given retirement savers a nice holiday gift: The SECURE Act 2.0. Tucked into the $1.7 trillion omnibus budget passed on December 23, SECURE 2.0 (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) creates new opportunities for retirement savers of…
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We are delighted to announce that Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney Joseph S. Karp has been awarded the 2022 AVVO Clients’ Choice Award. AVVO is an online resource that details lawyers’ credentials, experience, ratings and reviews. The Clients Choice award reflects…
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