J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 27, 2021 | Estate Planning
Real estate is often the largest asset class in estates, and titles are essential when determining how these assets behave after the death of an owner. In other words, understanding ownership types will probably be a prerequisite to understanding the role of real...
J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 26, 2021 | Estate Planning
When you plan your estate, you can appoint a personal representative to handle your affairs. This person, sometimes called the executor, will distribute your property according to your wishes. Review the responsibilities of a personal representative so you can select...
by J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 20, 2021 | Long-Term Care Planning
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that in 2018, the average age of a U.S. veteran was 65. To give you even more perspective, the median age of even a Post-9/11 veteran is 37. Veterans, like everyone else, are aging. Tie that into service-connected disabilities, and you...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 8, 2021 | Long-Term Care Planning
If you, your spouse or a parent needs long-term nursing care, he or she may qualify for Medicaid coverage. Georgia looks at the family’s income and asset limits to determine eligibility under the state guidelines. Review these limits to inform the Medicaid...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 5, 2021 | Trusts
Perhaps you are nearing retirement age. You are beginning to think about the future, and estate planning comes to mind. You worry about your family and how they would manage if something should happen to you. A friend of yours set up a revocable trust. Would that work...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 4, 2021 | Long-Term Care Planning
Alzheimer’s disease is still a complex medical problem that scientists continue to unravel. According to the National Institute on Aging, the signs of Alzheimer’s may begin as late as your mid-60s or as early as your 30s. With that kind of potential...
