One of the most important things to remember about protecting your business from a potential lawsuit is remembering that there is no way to protect yourself from everything. In this day and age, anybody can file a lawsuit for any reason. The merit of the lawsuit can be determined later on, but there is no […]
The De Bruin Law Firm represents many various types of businesses, in industries including software, construction, national and international manufacturers, real estate, national and international distributors, and local startups. We represent these companies in the majority of their legal matters. If you provide the service or a product to the general public, we have experience […]
We commonly represent business law clients in South Carolina, dealing with technology and software development, manufacturing, professional services, and a multitude of other industries . A portion of our clients are bootstrap startup companies that are trying to grow not just organically in South Carolina, but also with a new and innovative idea. We also […]
Trusts are one of the main tools used by estate planning attorneys. Setting up a trust can help ensure that your assets go to your loved ones as efficiently as possible, and in a way that makes sense given the specific situation of the grantor and the beneficiary. When you create a trust, you are […]
Locating the assets and debts of an estate is one of the largest undertakings in the probate process. It can be quite challenging to track down all of the assets a decedent possessed, and it can be even more challenging to figure out all of the debts that the deceased may have owed. Within 90 […]
When an individual dies, typically, at least some of the property that individual owned will be subject to probate. This means that the property must go through a formal probate process to be distributed according to the individual’s will. Even if the individual did not have a will, that individual’s property may still pass through […]
You may not have discussed inheritance with your children yet, but it is an important conversation to have. Most families prefer to avoid conversations about this issue because it requires acknowledging the inevitability of death. However, by discussing these issues now, you can save your children conflict and distress after you have passed. Here are […]
Your circumstances and those of your family will change over time – in fact, it would be odd if your situation and circumstances did not change. A new job or loss of a job, a divorce, a new child – all of these things require adjustments in your family’s budget, your living arrangements, and your […]
Most people grow up hearing about trust fund babies or thinking that a trust is only for individuals who are rich. This is simply not the case. Establishing trusts can benefit many different people during life and after passing. The way a trust is established can provide many positive features that aren’t involved in a […]
There are a lot of misconceptions about what happens if you die without a Will. Many people think the state will take your property. While this can and does happen in rare instances, the state has a system for passing your assets to your next-of-kin. This system is called intestate succession. Every state has different rules […]
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.
