On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 27, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
There are many concerns that weigh on the parents of autistic children that parents with neurotypical children will likely never truly understand. For example, parents must plan for the care of their child not just until they reach the age of majority, but often for...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 27, 2019 | Trusts
It is not uncommon for Georgia residents ages 65 and older to face challenging elder care issues in life. Adult children may try to help their aging parents with long-term care planning, which often includes the estate planning process. As people age, they are often...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 19, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
In Georgia and elsewhere, many elders have close relationships with adult sons or daughter, or perhaps adult nieces, nephews or grand-children. Such family members are often key figures in helping aging loved ones manage their financial affairs. An ongoing situation...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 13, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning
Many circumstances can prompt a Georgia elder’s decision to transition to an assisted-living environment. When an elder is no longer able to function independently, he or she, along with adult children or other family members, may research nursing home services...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 12, 2019 | Estate Planning
One of the most difficult aspects of creating an estate plan is unquestionably the need to allocate responsibilities to people in your family. Choosing who gets what asset may be a simple process by comparison. There may be certain items that have a meaningful history...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 6, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
Most people over the age of 75 encounter mental or physical health challenges. It is often an adult son or daughter who is tasked with providing support to an aging parent, which can be quite difficult if a parent suffers physical or mental incapacity. In Georgia, and...
