On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 30, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
None of us can predict the future, but we all want to ensure that our children are protected, no matter what. If you have a special needs child, you will likely feel an enhanced sense of responsibility. You may worry about making sure that they are provided for...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 29, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning
One of the most emotionally difficult decisions older Georgia residents can make is whether they should leave their homes in favor of assisted residential living. It is often an adult son or daughter who recommends assisted living to an aging parent. Many elders...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 23, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning
In the United States, those age 50 and beyond control approximately 70 percent of the nation’s wealth. This means senior citizens in Georgia and elsewhere are at great risk for financial abuse, as the ultimate goal of many fraudsters is to take advantage of...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 17, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning
Providing encouragement and support to an aging parent is a high priority for many adult children in Georgia. Such care often includes helping a mother or father transition to an assisted living residence. It can be stressful and challenging to find a good facility....
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 14, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning
It doesn’t matter if you’re thinking about long-term care planning for yourself or a loved one, there are some key considerations that deserve your full and immediate attention. For example, here’s a question that always moves to the forefront: Could...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 9, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning
Some Georgians might say that aging is for the birds. Others might have a most positive outlook, perhaps feeling more liberated as they age and living life as they see fit. Many senior citizens agree, however, that aging often prompts fears or...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 4, 2019 | Estate Planning
Your parents have not done any estate planning, and you’re worried that it is soon going to become a problem. You want to talk to them about end-of-life medical care, passing on family assets and heirlooms, moving into a nursing home and much more. However, you...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 1, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
If you’re one of many adult children in Georgia who are caring for an elderly parent, you understand how challenging it can be. You want what is best for your loved one, but it isn’t always easy to interpret that in a given set of circumstances. One of the...
