Tony Hsieh, founder of online shoe retailer Zappos, died the day after Thanksgiving at age 46. He died without an estate plan. His life, marked by enormous business success and wealth, was marred by drug addiction and mental illness. His…
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Movie financier Steve Bing died June 22, 2020 when he threw himself off the 27th floor balcony of his Los Angeles apartment building. He was 55. Bing’s life was one of wealth and celebrity, vastly different from the lives most…
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The federal estate and gift tax has long been the cause of confusion, due in part to frequent changes in the law over the past decades. Whether you have an estate plan in place or are just embarking on your…
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Our Florida elder law attorneys advise many families who have a loved one residing in a long-term care nursing facility. While the coronavirus pandemic has been disruptive and burdensome for everyone, it has created additional, brutal realities for these families….
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Congratulations to our firm’s founder, Attorney Joseph S. Karp. Thomson Reuters has once again recognized Mr. Karp as a “Super Lawyer.” Super Lawyers are selected based on their expertise and contributions to their legal field, and the evaluations of their…
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Florida rules for long-term nursing care are complicated and are actually a combination of both state and federal regulations. Among the rules of great importance for married couples is the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance, or MMMNA. What is the…
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Many of our clients “cohabit.” They are committed to one another and share a home, but are unwilling to marry, usually for legal and financial reasons. If this is your situation, for all intents and purposes you may consider yourselves…
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Karp Law Firm lawyers and staff shared some love on Valentine’s Day. We gathered at Rocco’s Tacos in Palm Beach Gardens to enjoy tacos, guacamole and margaritas (it was the end of the day, so drinks allowed!). L-R: Steve and…
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Attorney Joseph Karp and his wife were privileged to attend Leonard and Florence Cohen’s 70th anniversary celebration on January 18, 2020. The Cohens are longtime clients and wonderful people. As they told guests, they fell in love instantly, eloped quickly……
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Karp Law Firm’s 2019 Holiday Party The Karp Law Firm attorneys and staff got together at the Capital Grille on December 20 to kick off the holiday season. We had a secret gift exchange and as usual, it was all…
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