There are many reasons to consider living trusts as a beneficial estate planning device. Reducing estate taxes and having additional control over when and how assets are transferred to beneficiaries are just two of them. People also use them to manage their assets while they are alive and take advantage of the other benefits. Living wills can […]
With over 5 million residential real estate transactions per year, people can become overwhelmed with the process of buying and selling. It might be time to get a real estate attorney to assist you. If you want to ensure you’re legally safe, then you’ll need to vet the attorney properly. Make sure you ask these questions before making […]
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash South Carolina currently prohibits remote witnessing of legal documents. In order to properly execute estate planning documents and other legal documents, the witnesses must be within a few feet of the person signing the documents. This rule makes sense and is in place for a variety of reasons. In person, it is […]
Familial tragedies often spur people to reach out to my office to begin the estate planning process. A common situation that prompts a new client to seek my services is the death of a family member who had not properly planned for asset distribution. The surviving family is left sorting through the probate process […]
Is it ever advisable to plead guilty to a DUI charge? There are several reasons why it is not advisable to plead guilty to a DUI charge. First of all, pleading guilty to a DUI charge is expensive. You are paying not only the fines, but you are also paying the court costs. The stigma […]
Did you know that every year, about 1.5 million people are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol? Are you one of these 1.5 million people who have recently been arrested for drunk driving? If so, you’re probably scared and wondering what you should do next. Getting arrested for drunk driving is no joke. Fines can […]
You’ve seen the writing on the walls for weeks. People on the management team disappear into mysterious closed-door meetings for hours at a time. You’ve been asked to compile data about company costs and employee usage rates. There’s been a general sense of unease at the office. And during today’s all-staff meeting, the dreaded words were finally […]
Buying a house is exciting and in 2018, more than 5.34 million people closed on new homes. But there’s more to buying a house than getting a mortgage and taking possession of the keys. You have to close on the property. The closing process helps ensure that everything gets handled legally. That’s why hiring a real estate […]
Our Firm handles traditional purchases of real estate, including both residential and commercial properties. We also handle refinancing of loans and mortgages, home equity lines of credit, and mobile home sales and de-titles. Additionally, we handle quitclaim deeds and property transfer. We handle commercial lease agreements, commercial purchases, and commercial sales and refinances. We also […]
The De Bruin Law firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding upstate. Our experienced attorneys can help you with legal matters in the areas of business law, criminal law, estate planning, and real estate law.
