On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 30, 2019 | Trusts
Many Georgians are adult children of aging parents. It is natural for a son or daughter to want to help mom and/or dad set up a long-term care plan. Estate planning often addresses long-term care issues and can include a financial power of attorney.An aging...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 22, 2019 | Trusts
Many Georgia residents are waiting until they are older to get married, perhaps age 40, 50 or beyond. There are many reasons people say they’re choosing to wait to get married until later in life. Getting married at age 55 is definitely different than getting...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 3, 2019 | Trusts
Georgia estate owners who wish to set aside property for their loved ones, but who also wish to help family members avoid probate, may wish to explore options that can help them achieve both goals. Setting up a living trust is a common means for managing property...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | May 14, 2019 | Trusts
Long-term care issues can be complex. Many adult children in Georgia are currently trying to help their aging parents execute estate plans prior to transitioning to assisted-living residences. For many elders, forming a trust will be an integral part of their...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | May 9, 2019 | Trusts
In Georgia and elsewhere, nursing home living is typically quite expensive. However, it is not uncommon for older people to need daily living assistance for any number of reasons. That is why it is always a good idea to think about asset protection and to plan for the...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 19, 2019 | Trusts
Many adult children in Georgia assist their aging parents in long-term care planning issues. Executing an estate plan is often part of this process. Certain legal issues can be quite complex, such as those regarding choosing a trust. The type of document used can have...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 27, 2019 | Trusts
It is not uncommon for Georgia residents ages 65 and older to face challenging elder care issues in life. Adult children may try to help their aging parents with long-term care planning, which often includes the estate planning process. As people age, they are often...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Dec 19, 2018 | Trusts
Many Georgia residents and others associate matters of estate with signing a will. While signing a last will and testament is a common part of the estate planning process, there are many other types of documents and issues involved in executing a solid estate plan. It...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Dec 5, 2018 | Trusts
Elder law covers a variety of issues. Many Georgia families are currently exploring their options regarding asset protection, advance medical directives or building trusts. Where the latter is concerned, there are options within the options, meaning there isn’t...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 25, 2018 | Trusts
Georgia elders often have a lot on their minds as they transition to assisted living care or make plans to organize the legal documents that will provide for their heirs and beneficiaries once they themselves have died. While some people try to avoid discussions about...
