The pandemic has made it more important than ever to talk to your loved ones about what you and your family members would want if incapacitated by an accident or illness and unable to make decisions about medical care What Does “Incapacitated” Mean in South Carolina? An incapacitated person is physically or mentally unable to…
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…
Estate planning is not one of American’s top priorities. According to a 2016 CNBC poll, 64% of Americans have not had a will prepared. Half of those surveyed either feel they do not need a will or they just have not found the time to make one. You may be asking yourself, “Who needs estate planning?…
