Myrtle Beach Estate Law Blog
Common reasons for probate disputes
Let’s face it. The probate process, without any bumps in the road, is long and tedious. Most people who agree to act as the appointed personal representative of an estate really have no idea exactly what they are agreeing too. It is not uncommon to hear someone who...
Liability as a consideration when forming a new business
It is a dream that many South Carolina residents have had at one time or another – leaving the corporate world and starting their own business. A start-up business can be a rewarding endeavor for an individual who is prepared to make hard sacrifices and important...
Creating a succession plan for your business
As any Myrtle Beach resident can attest, much work goes into starting a business. No matter the size of the business, an individual can devote much of his or her life into a business. Thus, the focus of a business owner is not only to successfully start a business,...
South Carolina’s intestate succession laws
Our blog has many times advised South Carolina residents about the importance of having a will or other estate planning document so that they can control how their wealth gets distributed after they die. Just like other states, South Carolina has intestate succession...
It’s never too late to amend your will
Many people in the Myrtle Beach area take pride in the fact that they have drafted a comprehensive estate plan and that disposition of their assets will be controlled by a well-drafted will. Then something unexpected happens. A spouse dies. Or a couple gets divorced....
How to store estate planning documents
Most Myrtle Beach area residents understand the importance of estate planning. Estate planning encompasses many different aspects of a person’s life, including their assets, their children, and their health care wishes. When an estate plan has been completed many may...
Should I incorporate my business?
Many entrepreneurs in South Carolina wonder whether they should adopt a formal structure for their business. Some people imagine that incorporation will increase their cost of doing business or impose on them unnecessary paper work. Others worry that creating a formal...
Keeping your money out of the probate process
People in South Carolina work hard for what they earn, and some even take steps to invest their earnings in accounts that accumulate interest. Over time, these accounts can become very valuable. People may want the money in these accounts to go to a specific heir....
What should I include in my estate plan?
Many individuals may want to develop an estate plan, and may know it is important to do so, but may not be sure what they should include in their estate plan. Regardless of age, potential estate planners should understand how important it is to have an effective...
Testamentary Capacity in the Execution of a South Carolina Will
Estate planning is an important way for an individual to protect their wealth after they are gone and to ensure that their assets pass to the individuals and organizations of their intentions. There are many different legal devices that can be used to create an estate...
