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.
4 Questions To Consider When Creating A Will
/in Estate PlanningMaking 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 years-old right? Unfortunately, it’s important […]
More Police Mistakes That Invalidate A DUI Arrest
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseAs 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 under the influence results in thousands of dollars of fines that […]
Common Police Mistakes That Invalidate A DUI Arrest
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseWith 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 influence of an intoxicating substance puts you, your passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians […]
Understanding South Carolina’s Domestic Violence Charges
/in Criminal LawLike 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 you’re a victim of domestic violence, […]
Should You Hire An Attorney Before Buying A Home?
/in Real EstateA 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 inspections and negotiations that will follow. Then, […]
5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Planning For Your Family’s Future
/in Estate PlanningIn 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 this point. Unfortunately, there’s a lot […]
Benefits And Pitfalls Of Transferring Property Through Joint Ownership
/in Estate PlanningTransferring 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 example, a parent who wants to make sure that an adult child […]
Penalties For Driving Under The Influence
/in DUI DefenseUnder 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 for DUI in South Carolina. To learn […]
Using A Trust To Control Assets
/in Estate PlanningA 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 a trust to control assets. Some examples of […]
Getting A Second Chance In The South Carolina Pretrial Intervention Program
/in Criminal LawPeople who are first-time offenders charged with a non-violent crime may qualify to participate in South Carolina’s Pretrial Intervention Program. The purpose of the program is to deter first-time offenders from committing crimes in the future. Not all first-time offenders qualify for the Pretrial Intervention Program. Under South Carolina law, the following first-time offenders are […]