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.
What Contingencies Should Be in Your South Carolina Real Estate Contract?
/in Real EstateThe moments leading up to signing a real estate contract are often filled with equal parts excitement and anxiety. Finding the perfect historic home in the North Main neighborhood of Greenville or a growing family residence out in Five Forks is a significant milestone. You can picture your furniture in the living room and your […]
How Does E-Filing Speed Up Probate in Charleston County?
/in ProbateA personal representative in McClellanville used to face a hundred-mile round trip to file paperwork at 84 Broad Street, then a hunt for a parking spot near the Historic Courthouse. Since October 2020, that same filer has been able to upload most documents from a kitchen table in Awendaw, James Island, or Folly Beach. The […]
What Happens to Heirs’ Property on Johns Island or James Island in Probate?
/in ProbateA letter arrives at a Johns Island home off Bohicket Road. A developer wants to buy the family land, twelve acres that’s been in the family since the 1920s. The deed still lists Grandpa, who passed away in 1978, and nobody can quite remember whether his sister’s grandchildren in Brooklyn ever signed anything. Across the […]
Why Should You Have a Lawyer Review Your Real Estate Contract?
/in Real EstateOwning property in the Upstate is a significant achievement. Whether you are purchasing a historic home in the North Main neighborhood of Greenville, upgrading to a growing family residence in Five Forks, or investing in a vacation retreat near Lake Keowee, your real estate is likely your most valuable financial asset. The excitement of finding […]
How Do You Transfer Property to a Trust in SC?
/in TrustsOwning property in the Upstate is a significant achievement. Whether you have a historic home in the North Main neighborhood of Greenville, a growing family residence in Five Forks, or a vacation retreat near Lake Keowee, your real estate is likely your most valuable financial asset. Naturally, you want to protect it. For many homeowners, […]
What Is a Durable Power of Attorney in South Carolina?
/in Power of AttorneyThe moments following a sudden medical crisis often blur together into a confusing mix of hospital monitors, rushed conversations with doctors, and mounting panic about what happens next. If you or a family member suffers an unexpected emergency, the immediate concern is always health. However, closely following that medical worry is a harsh financial reality: […]
What Is the Difference Between a Quitclaim Deed and Warranty Deed?
/in Business LawIn the heart of the Upstate, from the historic streets of North Main in Greenville to the growing communities of Five Forks and Simpsonville, owning real estate is often a person’s most significant financial achievement. Whether you are purchasing a new family home, investing in a rental property in Spartanburg, or planning how to pass […]
When Should You Update Your Beneficiary Designations?
/in Estate PlanningBuilding a legacy in the Upstate takes a lifetime of hard work and careful planning. Whether you have spent decades advancing your career at major local employers like BMW in Greer or Michelin, building a small business in downtown Spartanburg, or establishing a family home in the historic North Main area of Greenville, your financial […]
What Are the Tax Implications of Estate Planning in SC?
/in Estate PlanningWhen you spend a lifetime building a legacy in the Upstate, whether it is a family home near Augusta Road or a business in the heart of Spartanburg, the tax man is often the last guest you want at the table. Many families in South Carolina assume that “estate tax” is a problem only for […]
Should Unmarried Couples in South Carolina Create Estate Plans Together?
/in Estate PlanningBuilding a life together in the Upstate involves years of shared dedication, financial planning, and accumulation. Whether you have established a family home in the quiet neighborhoods of Simpsonville, built a thriving business in Spartanburg, or invested in vacation property near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the desire to protect what you have built for your […]