7 Legal Considerations for Purchasing a Home Listed for Sale by Owner in South Carolina
While buying a home is usually a fairly straightforward process (even if you encounter a few unexpected hurdles along the way), this is because there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes. Good [...]
Estate Planning and Estate Administration Considerations Related to COVID-19 in South Carolina
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted all South Carolinians in a variety of different ways. From working overtime caring for sick patients to facing financial struggles due to layoffs and furloughs, and from homeschooling [...]
Should You Hire a Lawyer for Your South Carolina Residential Real Estate Closing?
You’re buying a house in South Carolina. You have an agent, you’ve picked out your new home, and all that is left is to get through the closing process. Of course, this can be easier [...]
When Can a Personal Representative or Trustee Be Removed in South Carolina?
When a person dies in South Carolina, the individual responsible for administering his or her estate in probate is referred to as a “personal representative.” If the decedent left a trust, the individual responsible for [...]
What Terms Should You Negotiate in Your South Carolina Commercial Real Estate Lease?
Whether you are starting, expanding, or relocating your business in Summerville, one of the first steps you need to take from a legal perspective is to negotiate the terms of your lease. Commercial leases tend [...]
10 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan in 2020 if You Live in South Carolina
It’s time to ring in the New Year, and while that means looking ahead to 2020, it also means reflecting on the events that transpired in 2019. From an estate planning perspective, there are several [...]