Florida Elder Law & Estate Planning Blog


Florida Bar Journal publishes article
Florida Bar Journal publishes article
October 1, 2005

Certified Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp’s article about Florida Medicaid planning has been published in the prestigious Florida Bar Journal. Mr. Karp’s column analyzed America’s long-term care Medicaid system for the elderly and compared it to other countries’ strategies for handling their populations’ long-term nursing…

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Elder Law Attorney Karp earns AIF® certification
September 2, 2005

Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp has been certified as Accredited Investment Fiduciary® by the Center for Fiduciary Studies. Certification signifies in-depth understanding of the ethical obligations and prudent investment practices required of a fiduciary (ie, anyone entrusted with handling another person’s…

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Law firm staff members receive awards
Law firm staff members receive awards
May 26, 2005

Karp Law Firm staff members received length of service awards at a luncheon marking Administrative Professionals Day. Awards were given to Audrey Yeager, Karp Law Firm Office Administrator, 15 years; Susan Zwick, Office Assistant, 5 years; and Marylou Dougherty, Office…

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Estate Planning Client’s Story National News
Estate Planning Client’s Story National News
October 3, 2004

Estate Planning Client’s Story National News Longtime estate planning clients Maria Woods asked Attorney Karp to tell her story after she passed on. In 2004, Attorney Karp fulfilled his pledge, and Ms. Woods’ story became national tribute to a true patriot. A German…

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Certified Elder Law Attorney Karp named Preeminent Lawyer
Certified Elder Law Attorney Karp named Preeminent Lawyer
September 1, 2004

Certified Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp has been selected for inclusion in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Martindale Hubbell, the national attorney rating organization, confers this honor only on those attorneys achieving an AV rating, the highest rank awarded on the…

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Attorney Karp elected to Southeast Florida Alzheimer’s Board
August 4, 2004

Certified Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp has been elected to the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast  Florida Board of Directors. The Alzheimer’s Association serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Broward and Okeechobee counties, providing referrals and guidance to local families and raising funds…

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Karp Law Firm underwrites Alzheimer’s library
Karp Law Firm underwrites Alzheimer’s library
April 5, 2004

The Karp Law Firm has endowed the “Maintain Your Brain” library at the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Florida. The library, located at the Association’s West Palm Beach, Florida headquarters, is open to caregivers and the general public and offers books…

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Deeana Farrington
Medicaid Plannning Case Manager Earns Certification
February 1, 2004

Medicaid Planning Case Manager Deeanna Farrington, MSW, has been certified as a Certified Dementia Practitioner.  CDP certification is awarded by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners and denotes a high standard of excellence in direct care skills, education, and sensitivity…

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Attorney Karp talks to insurance professionals
December 15, 2003

Attorney Karp was invited to discuss the needs of mature clients and their families at an educational seminar for insurance industry professionals. The meeting was sponsored by New England Financial and attended by insurance professionals from throughout Palm Beach County,…

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Attorney Karp instructor on legal issues
Attorney Karp instructor on legal issues
October 13, 2003

Attorney Joseph Karp conducted a workshop for banking, accounting and legal professionals. Sponsored by the National Business Institute, the class familiarized attendees with the critical legal issues faced by mature clients and their families.

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