When admitting your loved one to a nursing home, you are presented with a moutain of paperwork and fine print. If you are like most people in those circumstances, you may feel upset, highly emotional, perhaps overwhelmed. Even so, it…
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There are several reasons that many Floridians build their estate plan around probate avoidance. One reason: Florida probate can take a very, very long time. While the process is ongoing, your beneficiaries cannot receive their bequests and your personal representative…
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We are delighted to announce that Attorney Joseph S. Karp has been recognized as a 2026 Silver Client Champion by Martindale Hubbell. The award recognizes attorneys who provide excellent services to clients. It is based on both the quantity and…
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If you receive a letter offering to provide you with a copy of your deed for a fee, you should ignore it. Scroll down to see a sample of this kind of solicitation. This is not exactly a scam. It…
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More and more banks are eliminating safe deposit boxes. Digital storage for certain types of documents is rapidly replacing physical storage. Many companies, doctors and hospitals, insurance companies, etc., have portals that allow you to access your relevant documents online,…
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In 2025, more than half of all Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan. These are private plans that provide an alternative to traditional Medicare. Every county has its own Advantage plans offered within that…
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Two heads are better than one, it’s said. But when it comes to managing your estate, maybe not. Case in point, and a high profile one at that: The continuing battle between the co-trustees for the estate of late singer-songwriter,…
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Certified Elder Law Attorney Joseph Karp has been named an AV Preminent Attorney by Martindale Hubbell for 2026. He has been so recognized every year since 1992. The AV Preeminent honor is reserved for lawyers who adhere to the highest…
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This post provides an update on the 2026 estate tax and annual gifting limits. Federal Unified Estate and Gift Tax Exemption In 2026, the lifetime exemption is $15 million for an individual (up from $13.99 million), or $30 million…
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Update April 13, 2026: We concluded our post about the rollout of Social Security’s National Appointment Scheduling Calendar and National Workload Management System with the adage, Transitions are seldom smooth. Recent events seem to prove the point. (You can read…
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