Peace of mind is difficult to attain during major crisis situations. The near-full school, business and court lockdowns associated with the coronavirus and COVID-19 spread are no different. For someone who has made the decision to file for a divorce during this troubling time but yet to begin the process, multiply the raw emotions exponentially.…
The unprecedented shutdowns around the country due to the coronavirus have reached Horry and Georgetown Counties. Schools are shuttered, meaning our children are home – and need care and educational instruction from their parents and guardians even more than normal. Restaurants and popular entertainment spots are closed, leading to fewer distractions or opportunities to blow…
A tenancy by the entirety is a common way for married couples to hold property and have it easily pass from one spouse to the other upon one spouse’s death. South Carolina doesn’t recognize tenancies by the entirety, but there are planning steps you can take to get the same effect. What is a Tenancy…
When you make financial and healthcare decisions in your estate plan, you need to be of sound mind. This is for your protection to make sure that no one is taking advantage of you and that decisions you make on your own are properly reasoned. If you have dementia, you will lose this mental capacity.…
Mothers and fathers have no greater duty than to protect the lives of their children. As members of loving families and communities, we embrace that sacred responsibility with every rising sun, every breath we take. But your willing task of raising a child in a safe, secure environment comes to an end when you pass.…
There are critical issues that everyday people can manage for themselves. Crafting a comprehensive estate plan and managing it when significant life changes occur is usually not one of them. It’s not uncommon for savvy professionals to believe that simple mandates such as “I want everything to go to my children,” won’t require an experienced…
