On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 20, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
If you care for a loved one with special needs, whether they’re a child or an adult, you know what a big responsibility it is to make sure that they are provided for and given everything they need to live a happy, healthy life. You also likely have a big question...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Oct 11, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
When you create your estate plan, you may decide what will happen to your home and assets after you pass away. But a good estate plan should also prepare for what may happen if you can no longer make decisions for yourself. While imagining yourself unable to make...
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 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 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...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 13, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
When adult children in Georgia join forces to help an aging parent, differences of opinion can get in the way of quality care. Sibling rivalry often works its way into elder care issues, especially regarding whether a legal guardian might be needed in a particular...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 3, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
Many Georgia residents are elderly and dependent upon adult sons, daughters or other loved ones to help them with their financial, medical and daily living needs. It is not uncommon for people beyond age 80 to move into assisted-living facilities. A court-appointed...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 19, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
In Georgia and elsewhere, many elders have close relationships with adult sons or daughter, or perhaps adult nieces, nephews or grand-children. Such family members are often key figures in helping aging loved ones manage their financial affairs. An ongoing situation...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 6, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
Most people over the age of 75 encounter mental or physical health challenges. It is often an adult son or daughter who is tasked with providing support to an aging parent, which can be quite difficult if a parent suffers physical or mental incapacity. In Georgia, and...
