On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you are remarrying and have children from a previous relationship or if you are entering into a marriage with a person who has children, it’s important to think about the impact your new family may have on your estate plan. No one wants to find out after you’re...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
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. | Jun 9, 2020 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
As you get older, you spend more time preparing your finances for retirement, for any care you may need in the future and to pass on to your family. As part of estate planning, many Americans choose to establish a revocable trust for some of their assets because they...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 20, 2020 | Trusts, Uncategorized
At their most basic level, all trusts work by having a trustee manage property placed in the trust for the profit of the beneficiary or beneficiaries. However, there are several trusts available to individuals living in the Gainesville, Georgia, area. Before you can...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Caring for an aging loved one is often an emotional experience. Aging often comes with a loss of memory, which can be devastating for families and confusing for seniors. It becomes even more complicated with legal matters, as a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s can...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Mar 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Estate planning can feel scary and overwhelming. Often, we have preconceptions of what estate planning is and who it is for. But are those assumptions correct? Here are some of the top myths people believe about estate planning: I don’t have many assets, so estate...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Feb 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a difficult choice for any child to make. But if your parent has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you’ve likely seen this day as inevitable for some time. Your parent’s condition has finally progressed to the point that you and their doctor feel it is necessary...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Estate planning in Georgia is not just about what happens when you die, and it is much more than deciding who gets what. Estate planning allows you to manage your assets now, prepare for what will happen in the future and show your love for your family and ensure you...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Aug 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Retirement planning is an important process that helps ensure your financial stability as you age. For many adults, planning for retirement goes hand-in-hand with estate planning for the future. Some of the same issues need consideration in estate and retirement...
On behalf of J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. | Aug 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
