On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 22, 2021 | Estate Planning
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, shows that over a quarter of the U.S. adult population lives with some form of disability. Almost eleven percent experience difficulty with cognitive functions like decision making, and 6.8% struggle...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 22, 2021 | Long-Term Care Planning
Sadly, no foolproof way exists to ensure your loved one ends up in the best Georgia nursing home. What might serve as the best solution for another family could feel like a nightmare to your loved one. Because of this, you might need to remain open to the possibility...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 16, 2021 | Special Needs Trusts
Planning for the future of your children can seem complicated enough, but it can be even harder when you have a special needs child. You may have decided to create a special needs trust to provide for your loved one. In the process, you should also figure out how to...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 9, 2021 | Elder Law
To prepare for your eventual retirement, you look into Medicare and ways to reduce the cost of elderly health care. You discover that Medicare only does so much and that you may require additional financial assistance. What options do you have? Medicare Interactive...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 5, 2021 | Special Needs Trusts
If you have a loved one with special needs, no doubt you are very concerned about their lifestyle after you die. Providing for loved ones who cannot care for themselves and rely on Medicaid to get the care they need can be very stressful. This is why a special needs...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 5, 2021 | Estate Planning
When you plan your estate, you determine how you want to divide your assets upon your death. Estate planning should also involve determining who will care for your children in case you die by establishing formal guardianship. According to the Children’s Bureau,...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 5, 2021 | Estate Planning
Creating a living trust as part of your estate plan in Georgia, can have many benefits. A living trust is a legal entity that manages your property and assets, then helps to distribute them once you pass. The trust is not functional, however, until you place your...
