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....
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...
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...
As they get older, South Carolina residents may get more and more concerns about how they are going to afford the cost of an assisted living facility, such as a nursing home. The costs of a nursing home stay are astronomical, with average costs running between around...
Throughout a person’s adult life, many major life events occur. This includes marriages, starting a business, the birth of a child, receiving an inheritance, entering retirement or being diagnosed with an illness. And with each of these events, it may be beneficial to...
Entrepreneurship is not just for the young at heart. In fact, many businesses and startups today are initiated by those considered middle-aged. However, no matter a person’s age, the reality is that the same steps are required to form a business. Nonetheless, for...
As the hit show Succession has taught audiences, there is no guarantee that adult children will inherit a title, business, assets or properties during the lifetime of a parent or at their death. When beneficiaries, such as a child, discover that they are not named in...
Ending a marriage is often an unexpected event; however, for many spouses in South Carolina, it ends up being a necessary one. Divorce is not an event that only occurs when someone is in his or her 20s, 30s or 40s. The increase in gray divorce, or rather, divorces...
An estate plan is a means for protecting and preserving your legacy, as well as a vehicle that allows you to care for your loved ones financially once the you have passed on. However, an estate plan executed when you were a young adult may not address the many life...
