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Estate
Planning
Planning how your estate will be managed—whether during your life, in the event of incapacity, or after your passing—doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’re here to make the process easier. Our estate planning approach looks at the full picture: legal needs, financial goals, and your personal wishes. It’s all about creating a plan that truly fits you.
Here’s how we can help:
Last Will & Testament
Think of your will as your voice when you’re no longer here. It lets you clearly spell out how you’d like your assets handled—whether that means passing things down to loved ones, donating to a cause close to your heart, or both.
Trusts
A trust can be a powerful tool for managing your assets. It allows you (the Settlor) to appoint someone you trust (the Trustee) to take care of assets on behalf of a beneficiary (or beneficiaries). Trusts can offer more control, privacy, and even tax benefits, depending on your needs.
Probate & Estate Administration
In South Carolina, probate is the legal process of settling someone’s estate after they pass away. If there’s a valid will, the court steps in to make sure everything is handled according to the wishes laid out in that document.
If there’s no will, the person is said to have died “intestate,” and state law takes over. In that case, the South Carolina Probate Code determines how the estate is distributed—usually to close family members in a set order.
Navigating probate can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
The probate and estate administration process can be emotional and stressful, especially when you’re already dealing with the loss of a loved one. Working with us means you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’ll make sure your loved one’s estate is handled properly, according to their wishes, and we’ll work to resolve any disputes as smoothly as possible.
We’re also here to help you plan ahead—whether it’s reducing tax burdens, protecting your assets, or ensuring your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone. Don’t leave these important matters up to chance—we’re here to help you create peace of mind.
