If your elderly father is writing a will, forming a trust or undertaking any other estate planning process, he is doing better than most. In fact, according to a recent study, almost 70% of Americans have not written even a simple will to address ownership of assets...

You may be enjoying family life as a young parent, or you may be looking forward to the onset of your retirement years. What happens if you become incapacitated due to an accident? What happens if dementia clouds your retirement picture? Two power of attorney...

Understanding how South Carolina probate works can help you make an estate plan that meets your needs. With this process, the court supervises the distribution of your estate assets and payment of obligations. Review the basics about probate in South Carolina when...

Homebuyers generally need to proceed with caution when inspecting a property and reviewing its ownership history. Discovering an issue such as a leaking roof or an outstanding lien may delay the closing or cancel it altogether.  As noted by the Charleston Regional...

Many people confuse the terms will and living will. While both these documents play important roles in estate planning, they have different purposes. Review the key differences between a will and a living will to learn how each affects a person's estate. What is a...

If you have not yet made your Last Will and Testament, you likely have several reasons that you believe are valid. For instance, you may think that you are too young or too poor to need a will. You may think that you will get around to estate planning when you are...

Your nest egg may have grown comfortably, and you want it to be there for you when you need it. You most likely also want assurance that your heirs receive the amount left in the account after you pass away. Unfortunately, cybercriminals may have other intentions for...

You have put months of effort into finding your first home. You looked at dozens of possibilities, examined the budget endlessly and finally found the ideal property. You made an offer and the seller accepted. Now what?  In South Carolina, buyers retain a legal...

When buying a property in South Carolina, you probably have had someone ask you about getting title insurance. You may not be sure if you should buy it.  After all, Forbes notes that only a small percentage of buyers end up actually using this insurance. However, for...

Living wills and medical powers of attorney are two common types of advance directives. With a living will, you inform your family members, friends and health care professionals about which medical procedures you want and do not want doctors to use to sustain your...