On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Oct 24, 2019 | Elder Law
The rising cost of essential health care services and medication, longer life expectancy and an increase in multigenerational living have had a significant impact on how Americans approach their healthcare options. Medicare and Medicaid are two publicly funded...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | May 7, 2018 | Blog, Elder Law
Older adults have unique personal, health, and financial needs. Addressing those needs is essential to maintaining the quality of life for you or your loved ones.Financial scams, elder abuse, and other common risks increase the need for strategies that protect your...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 5, 2018 | Blog, Elder Law
Planning for your financial future is essential to avoiding common elder law issues. Having the right legal and financial resources is the first step to achieving long-term wellbeing.The following will help you understand the role that advisors and financial planning...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Oct 4, 2017 | Elder Law
Older adults face many challenges when making decisions related to Medicare and other health care needs.Elder law attorneys help you make Medicare decisions that support your long-term wellbeing and ensure that you have everything you need for the future. The...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 29, 2017 | Elder Law
It can be hard to talk to our parents and loved ones about what would happen in a health crisis, or about end-of-life decision-making. Emotions can run high. If you’re having trouble talking to your parents about planning for the future, consider using another...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 30, 2017 | Elder Law
The decision to put an aging loved one, such as a parent, into an assisted living or nursing home facility is a difficult one. After all, you want to do the best you can by your loved one, and chances are that he or she would prefer to live at home for as long as...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | May 4, 2017 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Second marriages result in a unique set of needs when planning for your estate’s future. In most cases, two families are brought together, which makes the process of allocating and distributing assets a bit more complex. Planning for the financial wellbeing of...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 6, 2017 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning
Protecting your assets is one of the many challenges you’ll face as you grow older. This is especially true for families that have to deal with mounting medical and home care costs. In many cases, individuals are transitioned into a nursing home to provide...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 2, 2017 | Elder Law, Long-Term Care Planning
Long-term care facilities offer valuable services to individuals and their families. But legal issues can arise that compromise the wellbeing of residents. Understanding resident rights in long-term care facilities helps you protect the rights of you or your loved...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 5, 2017 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts
Planning your estate is an important step to take for the future. It requires challenging decisions that affect the distribution of assets, the care of loved ones, and other aspects of your life. A living trust can provide many benefits to you and your family....
