On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
Part of estate planning, a living will is a legal document that outlines one’s preferred end-of-life medical care. This legal document is as detailed as one wishes and can cover a variety of end-of-life scenarios. It will contain specific instructions for family...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 28, 2020 | Estate Planning
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about estate planning, especially since many people associate estate planning only with seniors and who gets what after you die. These misconceptions can actually keep young people from moving forward with their own...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 27, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you have already thought about estate planning, you are ahead of the game. According to AARP, about 60% of Americans over the age of 18 have prepared no estate planning documents. That could be a problem for their loved ones. However, as you plan, you may discover...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 26, 2020 | Trusts
Have you been thinking about estate planning more often than usual lately? As the parent of a special needs child, you may be feeling higher levels of anxiety regarding your child’s future care in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Completing your estate planning may...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning can feel scary and overwhelming. Often, we have preconceptions of what estate planning is and who it is for. But are those assumptions correct? Here are some of the top myths people believe about estate planning: I don’t have many assets, so estate...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 20, 2020 | Elder Law
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live in a matter of months. Social distancing and self-isolation recommendations from experts are the new normal as health officials scramble to control the continuing spread of COVID-19. If you have a loved one living...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 18, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning
You love your mom and dad, and only want the best for them. As they grow older, they may require extra assistance in their day-to-day tasks. And sometimes, that escalates to more care than you can provide. When it starts to feel like your parent needs more help than...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 13, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
As you prepare your estate plan, protecting your children is probably going to be at the top of your priority list. Every child deserves to be loved and cared for. Appointing a guardian is important in case you aren’t able to provide that. When your child has special...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 9, 2020 | Estate Planning
Turning 18 is a big deal because it means you officially become an adult in the eyes of the law. You gain the right to vote, to buy and sell real estate, to serve in the military, and to control your own medical treatment. And as the saying goes, with great power...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 5, 2020 | Estate Planning
No matter your age or health, an advance directive can be beneficial. With this document, you can explicitly state how you want to be cared for, and who you would like to oversee your medical treatment, should you be unable to communicate these preferences yourself....
