If you've decided that you're going to start your own business in South Carolina, then you have many options for how you legally form your entity. While many people are familiar with partnerships and corporations, a common favorite of the American entrepreneur is an...
Unless the necessary documents are created, your finances and assets must go through probate, which means your beneficiaries won't obtain everything you leave behind after you pass away in South Carolina. Real estate and retirement accounts must all go through...
Challenging someone’s last will and testaments can be a difficult task. Unless you have a legitimate reason to suspect that the will isn’t valid, it’s near impossible to contest a will after a person’s passed. If you’re considering challenging a will in the state of...
Estate planning frequently involves drawing up a will with the intention of leaving specific assets to relatives, friends, charities, or others. Unless told about the contents of the will beforehand, a close relative might not know if he or she receives anything. Many...
When people in South Carolina start a business, they need to think carefully about how to structure it because there are numerous options available. Sole proprietorships are a common way one person can start a small business. Unfortunately, they don't provide a lot of...
The executor of an estate finds him/herself tasked with many essential duties during probate. Unfortunately, beneficiaries may find themselves dealing with an executor who might be incompetent or even malicious. Taking steps to deal with a disastrous executor might be...
Many people make the mistake of creating their estate plan and never giving it a second look. However, things can change over the course of a life. If your estate plan doesn’t reflect those changes, it could leave your family in an awkward position after you pass...
Generally speaking, any assets that remain in your South Carolina estate are subject to probate. For instance, if a house was titled in your name only, it would likely be held in your estate. The same is often true for bank, brokerage or retirement accounts that do...
Estate planning mistakes in South Carolina can be costly, causing both financial and emotional turmoil for heirs. Unfortunately, these errors are also not uncommon, but being aware of some of the most frequent ones can help you avoid them. The dangers of doing it...
Password serves as keys to all manner of sensitive accounts. That's why so many security experts suggest guarding passwords to prevent unauthorized access by third parties. Even revealing passwords to trusted persons could lead to compromised accounts. Regardless,...
