Florida Elder Law & Estate Planning Blog


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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Karp Law Firm recognized in 2008 “Book of Law”
Karp Law Firm recognized in 2008 “Book of Law”
June 23, 2008

The Karp Law Firm has been recognized in the 2008 Book of Law as one of the top 250 firms in South Florida.  The Book of Law is the premium legal guide for the South Florida region and is published by the South Florida…

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Joseph Karp Awarded Red Cross Lifetime Legacy Award
Joseph Karp Awarded Red Cross Lifetime Legacy Award
June 4, 2008

Attorney Joseph S. Karp has been named a Lifetime Legacy Fellow by the American Red Cross, Palm Beach Area Chapter.  Mr. Karp received this award in recognition of his efforts to help clients achieve their philanthropic goals.  Attorney Karp is…

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Deeana Farrington
Case Manager Joins Memory Walk Planning Board
April 17, 2008

Case Manager Deeanna V. Farrington, MSW, CDP, has joined the board of the Alzheimer’s Association Treasure Coast Memory Walk.  Ms. Farrington will join Chairman Pat Sacco in planning for the 2009 fundraiser walk to be held in Stuart, Florida.

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Joseph Karp Contributes to CPA Guide
Joseph Karp Contributes to CPA Guide
March 27, 2008

Elder Law Attorney Joseph S. Karp has contributed his expertise to The CPA’s Guide to Long-Term Care Planning, just published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and ElderLaw Answers. The demand and cost for long-term care services are…

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