Joseph Stuart Karp

Joseph Stuart Karp, founder of The Karp Law Firm, is a Florida Bar certified and nationally certified elder law counsel. With offices in Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach, and Port St. Lucie, his mission is to alleviate clients' concerns through effective planning. While the future is uncertain, preparation is key.

Mr. Karp assists clients in obtaining Medicaid and V.A. benefits to manage the high costs of long-term nursing home care. Even for those already in nursing homes, asset preservation is often possible. He designs comprehensive estate plans using wills and trusts to ensure assets are distributed according to clients' wishes, safeguarding them from unintended recipients.

In cases of disability, Mr. Karp works to preserve clients' dignity and prevent unnecessary guardianship. He creates Durable Powers of Attorney and Health Care Surrogates, empowering trusted individuals to manage financial and healthcare decisions if needed.

Mr. Karp also guides families through the administrative processes following a loved one's passing, offering both probate and trust administration services. He provides legal support for estate defense against lawsuits or when clients consider challenging an estate. As a Florida Supreme Court Circuit Court Mediator, Mr. Karp facilitates out-of-court resolutions for estate disputes and family disagreements regarding elder care.

The goal at The Karp Law Firm is to handle each case with the respect and compassion Mr. Karp would desire for his own family.