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The Benefits of Involving a Lawyer in Estate Planning
Estate planning is an essential process that involves making important decisions about your assets, property, and finances. It requires careful consideration of your wishes and establishing legal documents to ensure your intentions are carried out in the event of your death or incapacitation. While it is possible to undertake estate planning on your own, there…
Read MoreHow Can You Avoid Probate in SC
Probate is a complex and often lengthy process involving a lot of paperwork and expense. It can also delay the distribution of assets to heirs and beneficiaries. While probate is necessary in some cases, there are ways to avoid it in South Carolina. This article overviews the probate process and offers strategies to help South…
Read More10 Factors Affecting Probate Processing in South Carolina
Probate is the legal process of carrying out a deceased person’s estate, and it is a complex process that can take a long time to complete. In South Carolina, the probate process is governed by the South Carolina Probate Code and the South Carolina Probate Court. Understanding the factors affecting the timing of probate processing…
Read MoreEstate Preservation: How Can You Avoid Probate in SC?
Probate is a complex and often lengthy process involving a lot of paperwork and expense. It can also delay the distribution of assets to heirs and beneficiaries. While probate is necessary in some cases, there are ways to avoid it in South Carolina. This article overviews the probate process and offers strategies to help South…
Read MoreGuardianship and Conservatorship Under South Carolina Law
In South Carolina, guardianship and conservatorship are legal terms that are often used interchangeably to refer to appointing someone to make decisions on behalf of another person who cannot do so for themselves. The process of appointing a guardian or conservator begins with a petition filed with the probate court in the county where the…
Read MoreCommon Questions to Ask Your Estate Planning Attorney
Estate planning is an essential part of preparing for the future. It is a process that helps you make decisions about how your assets will be managed and distributed upon your death. Aside from that, it involves making legal and financial arrangements to protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and ensure that your…
Read MoreHow Can I Help Loved Ones with Estate Planning Services?
Most people understand the importance of having their affairs in order. Thorough estate planning can help prevent family disputes and take a great deal of grief and confusion off of loved ones’ shoulders. It also ensures people’s final wishes are followed and the assets they leave behind go to their intended beneficiaries. Despite the value…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Rock Hill Residents Don’t Make Wills Before They Pass Away?
In South Carolina, when a person passes away without a will, they die intestate—which means it’s up to the courts to choose an administrator who will distribute the decedent’s assets in accordance with the state’s intestacy laws, which are designed to align with the average person’s final wishes. In short, if you die without a…
Read MoreThe Importance of Estate Planning Efforts as a Young Adult
While 18 is the age at which we become legal adults, it’s also the right time to start estate planning. When a person reaches the age of majority, their parents no longer make decisions for them—and basic planning will prevent many future conflicts. Regardless of your assets or financial status, estate planning puts you in…
Read MoreThe Impact of Illness on Estate Planning and Probate
Serious illnesses come with legal and financial consequences, particularly ones such as dementia. Anyone who has an illness that will lead to a decline in mental and physical health should update their financial and healthcare arrangements promptly. Having the right documents in place ensures others carry their wishes out as they decline. Why is This…
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