On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 28, 2017 | Estate Planning
No one wants to think about their parents getting older, losing mental clarity and slowly dying. However, aging and the physical and mental deterioration that come with it are a part of life. If you’re worried about the health and mental capacity of your aging...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 27, 2017 | Trusts
Many Georgia residents (and those elsewhere) avoid the topic of their own mortality like the plague. Others understand the potential benefits of such discussions, especially when it comes to estate planning. Procrastination in organizing an estate arises for many...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 20, 2017 | Long-Term Care Planning
Certain topics are timeless by nature in that they apply to Georgia residents of any age or state in life. For instance, a person need not be a certain age to consider long-term care needs and goals for his or her own future. Within that topic of discussion, many...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 19, 2017 | Special Needs Trusts
A few decades ago, Down syndrome was one of the most common forms of special needs in the United States. With one in 700 live births resulting in a child with Down syndrome, it was common enough to be known without being very likely to impact any given family. These...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 13, 2017 | Trusts
Many adult children in Georgia are currently helping their aging parents in various ways as they enter their Golden Years in life. For some, this means finding appropriate nursing facilities for parents who can no longer live independently. Others are more focused on...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 5, 2017 | Trusts
Many Georgia homeowners are currently trying to determine the best way to provide for their loved ones when they’re gone. How to distribute assets, in particular, who should get the house, is a pressing question that often leads to more questions before answers...
