Charleston, South Carolina Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers
The probate and estate planning practice at McDowell Law Offices focuses on helping clients to direct the passing of their assets at death while avoiding undue complications or costs. Our objective is to keep the estate out of probate litigation and hold taxes and expenses to a minimum.
Respecting your personal goals and wishes
Whether you are just starting a family, or have concerns with the protection of your life's work and assets, McDowell Law Offices can bring you security and peace of mind with comprehensive estate planning capabilities and experience.
This is an extremely personal issue, so we meet with you for an in-depth discussion of exactly what your wishes are, and we explain your options clearly.
We offer a range of estate and probate services from drafting simple wills to more complex trust solutions, as well as probate of an estate after the death of a loved one.
We can also assist you in planning for future events including death or incapacity, so that assets are transferred according to their wishes. Estate planning might involve any of the following issues:
- Wills
- Marital gifts and gifts to children
- Trusts
- Durable or general powers of attorney
- Medical powers of attorney
- Living wills
- Naming a guardian for children
- Probate
- Probate litigation
Probate
Probate is the legal process through which a will is verified. Requirements vary greatly from state to state, so it is wise to consult an attorney who has experience with these procedures in South Carolina.
Trusts
In the matter of trusts, especially those that are created for a sizeable estate, we utilize our experience and experts of counsel to the firm to help clients determine which options will achieve the greatest tax benefits and that the estate is left to the intended heirs.
Heirs property
Heirs can potentially lose property because it was passed along by the original purchaser for several generations by intestate succession rather than a will. The amount of land each heir owns depends on the number of children in each generation. McDowell Law Offices helps clients sort out the complexities of deeds, titles and other issues involved with heirs property to help them preserve their rights to this asset.
Call us for estate planning
McDowell Law Offices can ensure that all the elements of your estate meet South Carolina's legal requirements and takes all your wishes into account. Contact us today and take advantage of our experience and commitment to client satisfaction.
McDowell Law Offices
36 Broad St.
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843-723-5152
Fax: 843-577-4570
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