J. Kevin Tharpe is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wills and 13 other areas of law. J. Kevin received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years. J. Kevin practices at J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. in Gainesville, GA and 1 other location.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.Mr. Tharpe is very knowledgeable and gave us wonderful advice. We have recommended his service to several of our friends.
My husband and I wanted to set up a Trust. A trusted friend was asked if they set up a trust and who they used. He highly recommended Kevin. He carefully explained differences with in-depth answers. We're still in the process of finalizing but along the way Kevin and his staff have been delightful to work with and answer questions, sometimes the same ones twice.
Kevin was very professional and answered all of my questions. He also gave me suggestions that I had not thought about. I would highly recommend his services!
top. notch elder care lawyer, professional,knowledgeable, personable, compassionate Lawyer . I highly recommend Kevin’s office . I am so glad we found him for our dad.
Mr. Tharpe was recommended to me and I was totally satisfied with his work. He is totally trustworthy. He provided me with elder care and and estate planning.
Very knowledgeable. Gave wonderful advice. Would recommend his services to anyone in need of setting up a trust.
Very caring. Very thorough. Knows elder law better than any other attorney I contacted. He was able to keep my father's home which he had left to me, even though Medicare had threatened to take it. He even went to court to fight the DFACS workers who were trying to use their "policy" instead of federal law and won.
Mr. Tharpe was able to help with legal details of titling property & creating a trust. He provided very helpful & knowledgeable legal advice concerning elder law and property ownership. Mr. Tharpe cleared up questions and concerns I had through several phone consultations. He never seemed rushed and explained everything thoroughly. He gave me the legal facts so I could make informed decisions for my parents. I am grateful for his help! I would definitely recommend him for any elder law or estate planning legal needs.
Kevin told me about I paid him $2500.00 to set up the Trust, that I would not have to probate anything. Well now as it has come time to sell some of the property, it has come out that I as the executor do not have the authority to sell anything. Kevin did not get the Title changed and now Kevin will not return my calls. I've had to hire another lawyer to do the work I paid Kevin for and I'm going to have to probate the estate. I do not recommend hiring Kevin to set up a Trust or any estate planning.
Run, don’t walk from this lawyer! Charged more than the norm for establishing Trust for my mother. He didn’t complete his tasks as an attorney, more interested in $ signs. His smooth talking, “caring” manner is fake. I ended up paying more fees to another far more trustworthy attorney.
Services
Areas of Law
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Trusts and Estates 6
- Estate Planning
- Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Estate Recovery
- Asset Protection
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Wills and Probate 1
- Wills
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Health Care 4
- Advance Health Care Directives
- Medicare Benefits
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Medicaid
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Elder Law
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Military Law 1
- Veterans Benefits
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Other 2
- Estate Plan Modification
- Special Needs Planning
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1988, Georgia
1992, U.S. Supreme Court
1993, U.S. Tax Court
1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
MembershipsGainesville Northeastern Bar Association, Member
State Bar of Georgia, Member
State Bar of Georgia, Fiduciary Section, Member
Gainesville Estate Planning Council, Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorney's (NAELA). -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolCumberland School of Law of Samford University
Class of 1988
J.D.
Order of Barristers
Other EducationFlorida State University
Class of 1985
B.S.
Political Science
Florida State University
Class of 1984
B.A.
Communications
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Special AgenciesAccredited Attorney with the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
J. Kevin Tharpe
405 Broad Street, S.E.Gainesville, GA 30501U.S.A.
Show on map1352 Main Street, Suite 1Young Harris, GA 30582U.S.A.
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