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...
by J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 27, 2020 | Estate Planning
Before the 2000s, most people never consider their email account or AOL login as critical information for your estate plan. But the world has drastically changed over the last two decades, mostly due to the internet. In 2020, it’s critical to think about how...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Aug 27, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
Georgia residents who are age 65 or older often begin to encounter certain challenges in life. Perhaps physical health is not what it once was and an older person finds him or herself needing to visit a doctor’s office more often. As loved ones age, some may...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Aug 22, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
Many Georgia families include elder members who are suffering from various stages of mental decline. There is often more than one person, such as adult children of the loved one, who are trying to work together to protect their loved one’s rights and best...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Aug 14, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning
When a Georgia adult son or daughter helps an aging parent transition to assisted living, he or she often speaks with many facility officials before determining which specific place is the best fit for his or her loved one. Nursing home issues are often a central...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Aug 6, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
If mental or physical incapacitation prevents a Georgia adult from being able to speak or act on his or her own behalf, the court may issue a ruling that designates another person to do it. Conservatorship allows a court-appointed person to manage financial or other...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 30, 2019 | Trusts
Many Georgians are adult children of aging parents. It is natural for a son or daughter to want to help mom and/or dad set up a long-term care plan. Estate planning often addresses long-term care issues and can include a financial power of attorney.An aging...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 22, 2019 | Trusts
Many Georgia residents are waiting until they are older to get married, perhaps age 40, 50 or beyond. There are many reasons people say they’re choosing to wait to get married until later in life. Getting married at age 55 is definitely different than getting...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 16, 2019 | Long-Term Care Planning
In Georgia and across the country, the U.S. population is aging. If you’re age 65 or older, you may find yourself focusing more on long-term care planning than you used to at a younger age. As time passes, it is understandable that you want to make sure your...
On Behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 10, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
Any Georgia parent who has six children likely understands that sibling rivalries are not uncommon in life. However, most parents hope their kids will be friends as well as siblings. As parents age, disagreements can arise between brothers and sisters that cause...
