On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 21, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
As people age, they may lose the ability to make important decisions about their lives. In this situation, adult children may need to become their parents’ guardian. As a legal guardian, adults carry out many responsibilities for their parents. According to...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | May 21, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
As you begin the estate planning process in earnest, it is important to remember that you are planning for more than just what will happen with your assets and properties when you die. You also need to consider the handling of your personal affairs (if needed) as you...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | May 15, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
When you think of obtaining guardianship for someone, your first thoughts probably go to an aging parent or a child with special needs. There are cases, however, where a fully capable loved one may become incapacitated due to an accident, leaving you to apply for...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | May 14, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
In Georgia, when a person turns 18 they are considered an adult. This means they get to make their own decisions. Their parents or other adult family members are no longer authorized to make decisions on their behalf. This is the case even if the person in question...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 13, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
As you prepare your estate plan, protecting your children is probably going to be at the top of your priority list. Every child deserves to be loved and cared for. Appointing a guardian is important in case you aren’t able to provide that. When your child has special...
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...
