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....
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 27, 2019 | Estate Planning
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...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 18, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
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...
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...
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...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 12, 2019 | Estate Planning
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...
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...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 1, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
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...
