May 28, 2016 | Estate Planning
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...
Apr 28, 2016 | Estate Planning
Making the decision to start estate planning by creating a Will is a very personal decision. Along with it being a personal decision it should also be a timely decision. No one wants to think about what could happen in the future. We’re all going to live to be 100...
Apr 28, 2016 | Criminal Law, DUI Defense
As we discussed in a previous post, not all DUI arrests are set in stone. There are several different ways in which the arresting police officer themselves can invalidate the case simply by mishandling the traffic stop or DUI checkpoint. Making arrests for driving...
Apr 28, 2016 | Criminal Law, DUI Defense
With the summer recreation season quickly approaching, it’s time for all South Carolina drivers to prepare themselves for increased DUI controls on the roadways. To be clear, it’s never acceptable for a person to drink and drive. Operating a vehicle under the...
Apr 28, 2016 | Criminal Law
Like all states in America, South Carolina has laws that are designed to protect people from abuse inflicted by a member of their own household. It’s important to be aware of the details of these laws, not only so you can know your legal rights in the event that...
Apr 28, 2016 | Real Estate
A home is one of the highest dollar purchases that any person will make in their lifetime. Especially the first time you buy a home, the process can be quite overwhelming. It’s hard enough to choose a real estate agent, find a home, make an offer, and survive the...
Apr 28, 2016 | Estate Planning
In their twenties and thirties, the last thing most people are thinking about are what will happen to their assets after they pass away. However, it’s never too early to think about estate planning, even if you don’t feel like you have much of an estate to plan at...
Apr 16, 2016 | Estate Planning
Transferring property when its held jointly can come with certain complications. Joint ownership is a term that arises when more than one person owns property. And, ultimately, it can be used as a simple and cost-effective way to transfer property after death. For...
Apr 16, 2016 | DUI Defense
Under South Carolina law, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher. People who are found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol level that is too high may be fined or imprisoned. Here is the possible penalties...
Apr 16, 2016 | Estate Planning
A trust is a versatile estate planning document that can be used in many different ways and for many different reasons. One benefit of a trust is that it can provide instructions for how money or assets are to be distributed. There are numerous possibilities for using...
