Greenville Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys

While estate planning tends to be a task that many people postpone, our Greenville estate planning attorneys understand that the lack of an effective estate plan can weigh heavily on your loved ones. Our lawyers evaluate your financial needs, family relationships, and other relevant factors to develop an estate plan that addresses all of your concerns and needs, such as:

• Legacy Succession
• Advanced Health Care Directives
• Wills & Trusts
• Power of Attorneys
• Business Succession

At the De Bruin Law Firm, our estate planning attorneys focus on client communication, so we can properly assess your needs and goals. A well-designed estate plan can ensure that your family will have the financial resources to maintain their lifestyle without the potential delays and expense associated with probate and/or intestate succession. We also assist clients with ensuring their dignity and preferences are honored regarding healthcare and medical needs, as well as incapacity planning.

We also provide effective representation when our client is involved in administering or contesting a will or trust.

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Real Estate Transactions

Whether we are representing a buyer, seller, or real estate professional, we offer experience derived from our handling of a multitude of residential and commercial closings throughout South Carolina. Our attorneys understand that the buying or selling of a home will constitute the most significant investment for many of our clients. Given the importance of buying a family home or acquiring a commercial property for development, we are committed to answering your questions, preempting potential problems, and representing your interests at closings. Our South Carolina real estate attorneys also are experienced trial attorneys, so we are prepared to proceed to litigation to protect our clients’ interests.

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Business Representation

While a skilled South Carolina business law attorney must wield expertise regarding the laws that affect the efficiency, liability, and profitability of businesses. Mastery of the law is only a starting point. Whether you are a board member or officer of a large corporation or a small business owner, you will benefit from working with attorneys with extensive experience starting and growing their own businesses. Gary De Bruin has spent over 25 years successfully building and managing businesses throughout the country. Whether you need business formation services, analysis of a buy-sell agreement, legal counsel regarding regulations, or representation in commercial litigation, our law firm offers efficient use of alternate dispute resolution (ADR) strategies to avoid the expense, disruption, and distraction associated with litigation. However, we are prepared to proceed to trial when it constitutes the best option for pursuing the interests of our clients.

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M&A Representation

The successful sell, purchase, or merger of a business involves a multi-faceted transaction with lots of moving parts, which means there are many opportunities for things to go wrong.  Our Greenville, S.C. mergers and acquisitions attorneys provide informed legal advice to our clients when they are selecting a target company or conducting the due diligence process.  The process of combining, buying, selling or dividing the assets of two companies and issuing new stock often gives rise to a multitude of issues that need to be analyzed by a mergers and acquisitions lawyer.

When our South Carolina business lawyers represent clients in these types of commercial transactions, we draw on our experience in drafting buy-and-sell agreements, business formation, and evaluation of tax and/or regulatory issues.  Some of the issues our South Carolina corporate attorneys can review for clients include:

• Highlighting tax issues to be raised based on alternatives being considered
• Identifying and analyzing the precise assets to be acquired or purchased
• Strategic planning in structuring the transaction and anticipating potential issues
• Drafting of relevant documents
• Evaluating any potential liabilities associated with the target company or the merger and acquisition

We have the knowledge and experience with contracts, potential liabilities, financial audits, and tax issues you will want behind you.  More specifically, we can assist you in the following ways:

• Preparation of Documents: We artfully draft letters of intent to commence the merger and acquisition process.
• Conducting Audits: Our attorneys undertake detailed audits of the target company to facilitate evaluation of the deal and to secure financing.
• Analyzing Tax Considerations: We engage in a thorough review of potential strategies to maximum tax advantages and minimum tax liabilities.
• Engaging in Due Diligence Process: Our experienced business lawyers in Greenville can conduct a due diligence analysis to ascertain contractual, environmental, or employment law regulatory risks and potential litigation.

At the De Bruin Law Firm, our lawyers recognize that one size does not fit all, so our South Carolina mergers and acquisitions attorneys dedicate sufficient time to obtain a thorough understanding of your business.  We are committed to adding value to the acquisition, merger, or sale process by developing a complete awareness of the best way to achieve your objectives while mitigating risks.  We represent the full spectrum of parties involved in M&A transactions, including but not limited to the following:

• Boards and board committees
• Public and private companies
• Investment bankers
• Strategic buyers and sellers
• Venture capital funds
• Closely-held companies
• Lenders
• Private equity firms
• Management

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Criminal Defense & DUI Defense

When law enforcement authorities arrest you or make you the target of an investigation, your future will instantly be clouded in uncertainty and doubt. When your legal rights, reputation, and liberty are endangered by misdemeanor or felony charges, our Greenville criminal defense attorneys fight to protect our clients’ future. Our law firm handles a broad range of criminal charges in the state and federal courts of South Carolina.

The experience and candid communication of our criminal defense lawyers provide a reassuring presence to individuals who have had their lives turned upside down by criminal charges. Aaron De Bruin combines a track record of extensive litigation experience as a former Judge Advocate General in the Marine Corp. with eight years of representing clients in criminal matters ranging from DUI to serious felonies. Our criminal defense lawyers’ anticipation of prosecutorial tactics, mastery of South Carolina criminal law, and commitment to protecting the rights of those facing arrests and law enforcement investigations provide the foundation for an effective well-planned defense.

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