Florida Elder Law Attorney and Estate Mediation Lawyer for Florida

Family members in conflict over the care of an aging loved one, or over the estate of a deceased loved one, can often resolve their differences through elder law mediation by retaining a Florida elder law attorney and/or an estate mediation lawyer. Keeping the dispute out of the court system can save money, time and aggravation, and may prevent already frayed family relationships from undergoing further, possibly irreparable damage.

Why Should I Choose Florida Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp?

Firm Founder Joseph Karp is a nationally certified elder law attorney, and a former trial attorney. He brings to the estate mediation process decades of experience in elder law, estate planning, and estate and trust administration, as well as years of litigation experience.

For families and their attorneys who commit to making a good-faith effort to resolve their issues, Mr. Karp provides a private, structured setting in which all may air their views in a civil way.

What Is an Elder Law Mediator & How Can an Elder Law Mediator Help?

A professional mediator is not a decision-maker but rather a skilled and sensitive facilitator who makes sure that all parties have their say. The role of a mediator is to help facilitate a solution agreeable to all parties.

Typically, elder law mediation will involve adult children in conflict over the care, or the estate, of a parent. As a Florida elder law attorney with decades of experience and a former litigator, Mr. Karp helps resolve a variety of specific differences, including (but not limited to):

• Where will the parent live? At home? In a nursing home?

• What kind of care does the parent need?

• How should the parent’s money be managed? Who will manage it?

• Who makes health care decisions for the parent?

• Is a guardianship necessary? Who should the guardian be?

• How should a deceased parent’s estate be divided?

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As a top-rated elder law attorney, Mr. Karp understands that the parties in mediation bring to the table not only their immediate concerns but their past relationships, family histories, and their personal financial and family concerns. For example, one child may believe that as the parent’s primary caregiver, she is entitled to make the big decisions. A son who has fallen on hard economic times may believe that a deceased parent intended for him to have a bigger inheritance than a more financially successful sibling. Mr. Karp encourages all parties to express their opinions, ensures that all participants are heard, and solicits and suggests alternative solutions.

Who Can Participate in Florida Elder Law Mediation?

If the parent is competent, he/she should participate in the mediation. Depending on the circumstances, it may also be appropriate to include other participants, such as social workers, neighbors, caregivers, financial experts, clergy, physicians, and geriatric care managers.

Contact The Karp Law Firm to learn more about Florida Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp and his availability for mediation.

Client Review

I am a Board Certified Marital & Family law attorney and when I come across an estate planning or elder law matter in my practice I refer it to Jonathan and the Karp law firm without hesitation. This is because I know they will ensure that every client I refer will receive the same high level of care and attention that I strive to provide to the clients in my divorce law practice.  There are plenty of lawyers who know the law, but few who provide the type of “bedside manner” that clients deserve. I feel that a high level of service towards clients makes all of the difference. Jonathan and his firm (the Karp Law Firm) provide this level of service which is why I trust them with my referrals.

5 Star Review – Christopher B.