Senior Survival Workshops return this month. These sessions cover elder law and estate planning topics that every Florida resident should know. Reservations are not required; just show up. Please spread the word to your friends, family and neighbors!

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Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15. From then through Dec. 7, you may make changes to your plan for 2016.  U.S. News & World Report provides tips on choosing the plan that best meets your needs.

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What becomes of the home of an incapacitated person who is applying for, or already receiving, Medicaid long-term care benefits? Families find this one of the most confusing and challenging aspects of the Medicaid planning process. Here are some answers. 

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Even if you love your child's spouse, chances are you want your assets to end up with your child and his/her children - not your in-law. For the late socialite Brooke Astor, that's not quite how it worked out.

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Our firm is always busy, but as we head into autumn we get even busier. Lawyers and staff marked the waning days of summer and the approach of "season" with a get-together: a Friday afternoon bowling party. 

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A new online database may be helpful when selecting a surgeon. It lists complication rates, by surgeon, for eight common elective procedures.

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Many otherwise healthy ALF residents have been forced to move into nursing homes because of a rule preventing staff from helping them with routine health tasks, such as insulin monitoring. A new law removes this barrier and should allow more ALF residents to remain where they are.

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Do you enjoy do-it-yourself projects? That's fine, but not when planning your estate. As a recent case demonstrates, doing it yourself can produce dire consequences.

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If your child has graduated and landed a job, congratulations to both of you. But if he/she has no health benefits, you may want to consider other coverage options, including keeping him on your policy.

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We've helped numerous clients establish pet trusts to ensure their animal companions will be well cared for. So when we say that this estate plan is for the birds, we mean it in the nicest possible way.

 

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Attorney Joseph Karp was recently interviewed by the  Treasure Coast News , sharing his views on assisting clients, his personal history and the history of The Karp Law Firm.   

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Our attorneys welcome the opportunity to share their knowledge with your civic, religious, social or business organization, and can tailor their talk to your group's interests. To inquire about a speaking engagement, contact Debbie Karp at 561-472-6062.