On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 8, 2020 | Elder Law
Watching your parents and grandparents get older can be emotional. You feel proud of them for the wisdom they’ve gained over the years, and enjoy listening to the stories they tell of times long in the past. At the same time, it can be difficult to watch them struggle...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Dec 30, 2019 | Elder Law
As an elder law attorney, I am often asked, “Will I lose my home if I go into a nursing home?” The fear is not unfounded by any means. The cost of nursing home care continues to rise, with a private room costing $92,376 a year in 2019 and projected to cost $134,869 a...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 19, 2019 | Elder Law
Legislation currently held up in the U.S. Senate offers sweeping changes addressing the nation’s retirement savings crisis. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 – known as the SECURE Act – looks to prevent older Americans from...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 8, 2019 | Elder Law
More seniors than ever before are choosing to stay in their homes as they age. This arrangement allows them to retain independence while receiving necessary health care and support services. If you help care for a parent or older family member who wants to live in his...
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...
