On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 16, 2021 | Special Needs Trusts
Planning for the future of your children can seem complicated enough, but it can be even harder when you have a special needs child. You may have decided to create a special needs trust to provide for your loved one. In the process, you should also figure out how to...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 5, 2021 | Special Needs Trusts
If you have a loved one with special needs, no doubt you are very concerned about their lifestyle after you die. Providing for loved ones who cannot care for themselves and rely on Medicaid to get the care they need can be very stressful. This is why a special needs...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 6, 2020 | Special Needs Trusts
In today’s blog post, we’re taking a look at how parents of children with special needs can plan for the future and avoid stressful situations. Every person with special needs faces a different situation, but we’ve often worked with families of special needs people...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Aug 12, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
A big part of your role as the parent or caregiver for a special needs adult involves making important decisions on behalf of your special needs child, regardless of how old they now are. One of the most difficult realities for parents of special needs children is the...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 26, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
Having a child or grandchild with special needs means that you have to plan for their future in a way that most parents never do. In many cases, you can anticipate that the special needs individual in your family will outlive you, which means they will have a need for...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 18, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
The creation of a special needs trust is one of the simplest and most secure methods for family members to provide for someone they love who struggles with a physical or developmental disability. As the name implies, a special needs trust benefits an individual with...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jun 1, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
Many families worry about providing support for a family member with a disability without disqualifying them from government assistance. This is particularly concerning for those who have some assets to sustain them but cannot afford the care and treatment they need...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 29, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
Grandparents often have a special bond with their grandchildren. There is something magical about the love shared between a doting grandparent and their grandchild. As a grandparent, you may feel fiercely protective of your darling grandchildren. These protective...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 27, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
There are many concerns that weigh on the parents of autistic children that parents with neurotypical children will likely never truly understand. For example, parents must plan for the care of their child not just until they reach the age of majority, but often for...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jan 30, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts
None of us can predict the future, but we all want to ensure that our children are protected, no matter what. If you have a special needs child, you will likely feel an enhanced sense of responsibility. You may worry about making sure that they are provided for...