The Karp Law Firm, P.A. concentrates on Florida elder law, estate planning and probate, serving families across Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and surrounding counties. The firm focuses on Medicaid planning for long-term care, asset protection, wills, trusts, Florida probate and trust administration, advance health care directives and durable powers of attorney. It also provides estate and probate mediation to help families resolve issues outside the courtroom and preserve family harmony.

Joseph S. Karp leads the practice with dual credentials as a Florida Bar certified elder law attorney and a National Elder Law Foundation certified elder law attorney, demonstrating deep specialization in this field. The firm is recognized for its niche expertise in elder law and estate planning, and Jonathan Karp has been named a Top Lawyer in Palm Beach County for 2025 by Palm Beach Illustrated, reflecting the team’s professional standing and client service.

Operating from three Florida offices, the firm emphasizes client relationships, accessibility and responsive service. The staff includes a certified circuit court mediator, a CPA and experienced paralegals and assistants, all dedicated to making clients feel secure and informed at every step and to coordinating care across offices.

About Karp Law Firm, P.A.

Founded in 1988


Practice areas
Private Client
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Private Client

The Karp Law Firm s Private Client practice concentrates on elder law, Medicaid planning for long-term care, asset protection, estate planning, wills and trusts, Florida probate and trust administration, advance health care directives and durable powers of attorney. The team integrates these elements to help clients preserve wealth, plan for future care needs and ensure that fiduciary responsibilities align with clients goals.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

The Karp Law Firm provides estate and probate mediation to resolve disputes outside the courtroom. Led by Joseph S. Karp, a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, the firm helps families address conflicts over estates, trusts, guardianships and beneficiaries in a manner that saves time and money while preserving relationships.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Real Estate

Real estate matters commonly arise in private client work, including real property transfers, title matters and real estate aspects of trusts and probate. The firm guides clients through real estate transactions, holdovers by estate planning and asset protection strategies, and coordinates real estate related tax planning to support overall estate goals.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing