Joseph Stuart Karp’s Guides

Joseph Stuart Karp

West Palm Beach Estate Planning Attorney.

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  1. Florida Power of Attorney Law Changes Effective Oct. 1, 2011

    Written by attorney Joseph Karp, over 1 year ago.

    Effective Oct. 1, 2011, Florida lawchanges with respect to the Florida Durable Power of Attorney.The new lawbrings Florida statutes more in line with theUniform Power of Attorney Act as drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. A Durable Power of...

  2. Nursing Home Admission Agreement: To Sign or Not to Sign?

    Written by attorney Joseph Karp, over 2 years ago.

    If you are admitting a parent, grandparent or other loved one into a long-term care nursing facility in Florida, chances are it's going to be an emotional time. For your loved one, and for you. You'll end up with a stack of papers in front of you that look awfully complicated. Th...

  3. Probate Avoidance Not Always Prudent

    Written by attorney Joseph Karp, over 2 years ago.

  4. Florida Nursing Home Medicaid Benefits: Spousal Refusal as a Planning Tool

    Written by attorney Joseph Karp, over 2 years ago.

    If you are Floridian whose incapacitated spouse needs long-term nursing care, you undoubtedly want to do everything possible to help your spouse. At the same time, unless you're very wealthy or have good long-term care insurance, the cost of your spouse's care may be threatening ...

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  5. Legal Steps to Take When Your Spouse is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Disease

    Written by attorney Joseph Karp, almost 3 years ago.

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  6. The Florida Medicaid Gifting Trust™: Preserve Assets and Your Medicaid Eligibility

    Written by attorney Joseph Karp, almost 3 years ago.

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  7. Florida Tax Advantages: Residency Required!

    Written by attorney Joseph Karp, almost 3 years ago.

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