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 Are Nonprobate Assets?
/in Estate PlanningWhether you are planning your estate or you are the executor of someone else’s estate, it is crucial that you understand the difference between probate and nonprobate assets. Nonprobate assets are essentially assets that do not have to go through probate upon the death of the estate owner. This term often confuses people, but it […]
How To Behave When You’re Pulled Over
/in Criminal LawAs defense attorneys, we often have clients who were pulled over by an officer before they were arrested. Being pulled over is never a fun experience, but there are certain ways to behave that will ease your communication with police, keep you safe, and potentially prevent a ticket or arrest. Whenever you are pulled over, […]
Removing Crimes From Your Record
/in Criminal LawIt is common to have regrets from the past that you wish you could take back. This is especially common when it comes to being convicted of a crime. In these cases, you may be very eager to find a way to remove it from your criminal record. In South Carolina, there are specific scenarios […]
Will Your DUI Attorney Save You Money?
/in Criminal Law, DUI Defense“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” When you are facing DUI charges, you will have many concerns. One of your major concerns will likely be what the financial costs of this charge will be. In South Carolina, for your first DUI offense, you face a 400 dollar fine. For your second offense, you may need […]
Duties Of A Defense Attorney
/in Criminal Law“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” If you have been charged with a crime, you likely have many questions you want answered, some of which may be about the role of your defense attorney. A criminal defense attorney has many duties once they have been appointed to defend their client in court. In this blog, […]
Importance Of Discussing Inheritance With Your Children
/in Estate PlanningYou 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 […]
What You Need To Know About Suspended Licenses In South Carolina
/in Criminal Law, DUI Defense“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” Greenville Criminal Defense — Greenville DUI Defense Lawyer When you are facing felony or misdemeanor charges, your choice of criminal defense lawyer can have a substantial impact on your future. While there are many qualified South Carolina criminal defense law firms, our firm is built on experience, commitment, and […]
4 Tips For Closing On A New Home
/in Real EstateWhen you buy a home for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed by the process. Though this is an exciting time, there are also many different steps and factors to consider along the way. Fortunately, you have resources at your disposal that can help your real estate closing go as smoothly as possible. Read […]
Why Do I Need Title Insurance?
/in Real EstateBuying a new home is an exciting but overwhelming process. There are many aspects of homeownership you must learn, and navigating all of the legal requirements may be a struggle for you. If you are buying a home, you may find a real estate attorney helpful. At The De Bruin Law Firm, we offer real […]
Field Sobriety Tests In South Carolina
/in Criminal Law, DUI Defense“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” As DUI attorneys in South Carolina, we are aware that you may not be intimately familiar with a field sobriety test because most people aren’t until it’s too late. In this blog, we will go over the most pertinent information to know about field sobriety tests in South Carolina […]