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How can your estate avoid probate?

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Estate Planning

When planning your estate, you may want to keep things simple by drafting a straightforward will. Yet, wills often prove complex in the long run because they face probate. This process is slow. And beyond the basic fees, probate can become costly if it endures. But...

Ethical wills: leaving behind words of wisdom for loved ones

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 24, 2020 | Estate Planning

Writing a last will and testament can be difficult, as we try to organize a lifetime’s worth of possessions and assets. But many people find that want to leave more than their physical belongings: they want to leave behind the lifetime’s worth of wisdom and lessons...

What can a revocable trust do for my estate plan?

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 20, 2020 | Trusts, Uncategorized

At their most basic level, all trusts work by having a trustee manage property placed in the trust for the profit of the beneficiary or beneficiaries. However, there are several trusts available to individuals living in the Gainesville, Georgia, area. Before you can...

3 things to consider when choosing power of attorney

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 13, 2020 | Estate Planning

One of the most crucial decisions you may make as you reach your later years of life is choosing a power of attorney. Put simply, powers of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants someone permission to handle your affairs in the event that you are unable to do...

The Difference Between Wills & Trusts

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 9, 2020 | Estate Planning

If you’re new to estate planning, it might be overwhelming to try to wrap your head around all the various estate planning tools at your disposal, and how they’re different and how they’re similar. In today’s blog post, we’re going to look at two of the most popular...

Careful planning needed with special needs trusts

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 8, 2020 | Estate Planning

As a parent of a special needs child, you worry. For their entire lives, you have taken care of him or her physically, emotionally and financially. But what will happen if your child outlives you? When you are no longer there, who will step in to fulfill those needs...

3 reasons Millennials should create wills

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 7, 2020 | Estate Planning

In a generation that doesn’t want to face the end of their lives, having a will is the last thing on a millennial’s mind. Millennials work so hard for today that it’s understandable to want to avoid the most dismal part of life: death. Creating a will can dig up...

Legal considerations for a loved one with dementia

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized

Caring for an aging loved one is often an emotional experience. Aging often comes with a loss of memory, which can be devastating for families and confusing for seniors. It becomes even more complicated with legal matters, as a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s can...

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