On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 25, 2018 | Long-Term Care Planning
A man in another state is currently facing an elder care problem involving his aunt that is reportedly increasingly common in Georgia and throughout the nation as well. The man’s aunt is a 94-year-old who has been diagnosed with dementia. The problem arose...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 20, 2018 | Long-Term Care Planning
Every year in Georgia and beyond, there are adult children tasked with helping their aging parents to transition to life in nursing homes. In such situations, protecting loved ones is a priority as thousands of elderly nursing homes patients have suffered neglect and...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Parenting a special needs child often means caring for them throughout their adult lives and into your retirement. It is common for parents to worry what will happen to their child with autism, Down syndrome or other serious disabilities. Thankfully, special needs...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 11, 2018 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
Taking care of parents as they age can be a highly emotional and challenging experience as many adult children in Georgia can undoubtedly attest. Some situations are a bit more stressful than others, such as those involving a parent with mental illness. Mental decline...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 4, 2018 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
Georgia fans of the old Carol Burnett Show are likely also big fans of comic Tim Conway, a main player on the show for many years. Siadly, Conway has reportedly become afflicted with dementia. Unfortunately, one of his six children, a daughter, is battling his wife...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Sep 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Most people think that if they draft a will, they have covered all the bases for what happens to their property when they die. However, there is much more to estate planning than simply drafting a will. To have a successful and effective estate plan, it must include...
