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Who will advocate for your loved one’s assisted living needs?

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 27, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning

When you were growing up, your parents likely made personal sacrifices in order to provide for your best interests. Perhaps they went without luxuries or vacations so that they could pay for braces you needed for your teeth or send you to sports camp every summer....

Help your aging loved ones plan for future medical decisions now

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 27, 2019 | Uncategorized

Medical decisions have a way of being intimidating, especially if you have to make them on behalf of your family members or loved ones without their direct input. You may get left trying to guess what you think someone would want in a specific situation. Even if you...

Naming the right person as trustee for a special needs trust

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized

The creation of a special needs trust is one of the simplest and most secure methods for family members to provide for someone they love who struggles with a physical or developmental disability. As the name implies, a special needs trust benefits an individual with...

Is it time to talk to your parent about assisted living?

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 18, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning

Most adult children in Georgia and beyond are willing to provide whatever support they can for their aging parents. What the “big picture” of this support might look like is unique in every household. For some, it means stopping by once a week to mow the...

Sisters do not trust brother re petition to be legal guardian

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 13, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships

When adult children in Georgia join forces to help an aging parent, differences of opinion can get in the way of quality care. Sibling rivalry often works its way into elder care issues, especially regarding whether a legal guardian might be needed in a particular...

If your kids have grown up and moved out, update your will

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 12, 2019 | Uncategorized

One of the easiest mistakes for people to make regarding an estate plan for a last will is to assume that once they initially complete the process of creating one, they won’t have to worry about it anymore. While it is true that creating an estate plan or last...

Helping a Georgia loved one resolve nursing home issues

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 6, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning

It is no secret that leaving an independent living environment behind typically prompts numerous changes and challenges in the lives of Georgia elders. A senior may enter a nursing home by his or her own choice, or alongside a lot of prodding and convincing from adult...

Special needs trusts can help protect assistance benefits

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 1, 2019 | Uncategorized

Many families worry about providing support for a family member with a disability without disqualifying them from government assistance. This is particularly concerning for those who have some assets to sustain them but cannot afford the care and treatment they need...

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