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.
Real Estate Transactions
/in Real EstateReal estate transactions are not only major purchases or sales for most people but are actually major life events. When people make the decision to sell their home or to purchase a new one they are laying a lot on the line, which means that the experience can be emotional and stressful as well. The […]
What is the Difference Between a C-Corp and an S-Corp?
/in Business LawOne of the most important questions a prospective business owner is faced with is how to structure their business. The different types of businesses offer certain benefits as well as draw backs. It is therefore important to understand the various possibilities in order to select the option that best fits the goals for the business. […]
Do I have to tell my employer if I get a DUI?
/in Criminal Law, DUI Defense“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” Getting a DUI can be extremely embarrassing whereas most people want to move on after such an unpleasant experience. However, you might be wondering whether your DUI will end up impacting your professional life. One thing that might cross your mind, and could cause you to lose sleep, is […]
What is a special needs trust?
/in Estate PlanningTrusts 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 […]
Choosing an Entity for Your New Business
/in Business LawStarting a new business is exciting and stressful. For many, creating a business is the achievement of a lifelong dream. However, it is no secret that many businesses fail within just a few years of opening. To avoid failure, business owners need to speak with experienced business law attorneys long before opening the doors to […]
South Carolina Probate Process Part 2
/in Estate PlanningLocating 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 […]
Common Issues With Field Sobriety Tests
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseField sobriety tests are used by police officers to evaluate a driver’s level of intoxication. Field sobriety tests are often used in conjunction with a Breathalyzer, which measures the amount of alcohol in one’s breath. Although field sobriety tests are commonly used in all 50 states, they are not always accurate. Officers may mistakenly arrest […]
How Much Does A DUI Attorney Cost?
/in Criminal Law, DUI Defense“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” An arrest for a DUI is an expensive ordeal. There’s bail to get out of jail, the SR-22 insurance that must be filed for three years, and the cost of taking a South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program. There may be other costs that cannot be quantified, […]
South Carolina Probate Process Part 1
/in Estate PlanningWhen 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 […]
How Much Does A Real Estate Closing Attorney Cost?
/in Real EstateThere are a number of expenses involved with buying or selling a piece of property. There’s the new mortgage, taxes, and insurance; the cost of making any necessary repairs to the property to prepare it for sale; realtor fees; and a variety of other expenses. In addition, there are fees involved with the final step […]