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Does Medicare cover long-term care?

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 29, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning

Americans are living longer than ever, and this means that more careful planning must go into our golden years. Long-term care can be extremely expensive, and many are wondering how to work this into their financial planning. Some people believe that Medicare will...

How can a trust keep assets safe from poor spending habits?

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 24, 2020 | Trusts

You love your children, but that doesn’t prevent you from seeing their flaws. And if you have a child who makes poor financial decisions, you worry about how he or she will survive when you’re not there to lend a helping hand. Can you protect your child from spending...

Strategies to combat loneliness for seniors

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 23, 2020 | Long-Term Care Planning

As people age and their friends and family pass away, they face the prospect of spending much more time alone. This certainly is not the case with all seniors; However, for many seniors avoiding loneliness is a struggle. The following information presents strategies...

Become a parent’s guardian

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 21, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships

As people age, they may lose the ability to make important decisions about their lives. In this situation, adult children may need to become their parents’ guardian. As a legal guardian, adults carry out many responsibilities for their parents. According to...

Tips to help you avoid probate

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 20, 2020 | Estate Planning

The probate process, which involves having a court “prove” the contents of your will, is often costly and time-consuming, so you may want to make efforts to help your loved ones avoid it if possible. Luckily, you may be able to help them avoid the probate process by...

Distinguishing between Medicare and Medicaid

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 17, 2020 | Elder Law

Many think that Medicare and Medicaid are interchangeable, but they have distinct purposes and benefits. It’s important to first understand the differences when looking to get healthcare coverage. Starting with the basics, Medicare is meant for seniors who need help...

Why is elder law a growing area of concern?

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 8, 2020 | Elder Law

Elder law focuses on the oldest segment of society. It helps to protect and preserve your rights as you age, while also covering concerns specific to seniors. The ABA Journal explains that this is a growing segment within the legal field due to several factors, such...

When you need a special needs trust

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized

In today’s blog post, we’re taking a look at how parents of children with special needs can plan for the future and avoid stressful situations.  Every person with special needs faces a different situation, but we’ve often worked with families of special needs people...

Coordinating an estate plan for your special needs child

On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 2, 2020 | Estate Planning

Caring for a special needs child requires added vigilance in planning for his or her future. Careful coordination of your desires for his or her care, as well as disclosing which resources you foresee providing required support, may enable your surviving family...

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