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.
Miranda Rights
/in Criminal LawAnyone who has seen an episode of Law and Order knows if you are arrested, a good lawyer will get you off on a technicality if the police did not read you your rights, right? Well, the truth is not so clear. If you are arrested, the police are required to read you your rights. […]
Landmark Fourth Amendment Cases
/in Criminal LawThe Fourth Amendment is the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses… against unreasonable searches, and is an important right. Americans want to feel safe in their homes and do not want police constantly involved in their daily lives. On the other hand, Americans want to be safe from crime and […]
Know Your Rights When Stopped By Law Enforcement
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseBeing stopped by law enforcement can be a frightening experience, especially given the recent media coverage of incidents of police brutality. There are many reasons why an officer might stop you: they may wish to question you, they may suspect you have committed or witnessed a crime, they may suspect you are possession of illegal substances. […]
Estate Planning: What Does A Lawyer Do?
/in Estate PlanningMuch of the estate planning process is easy enough for a layman to understand. Many people choose to draft their own wills and other estate planning documents. There is an abundance of low-cost options that help people write wills without the supervision of an attorney. Unfortunately, many of these options are inferior to having a […]
Myths About Estate Planning
/in Estate PlanningMost people understand that it is important to have a Will and a plan for end-of-life healthcare. However, many people, especially younger people, have not actually accomplished any estate planning. There are many reasons why people put off estate planning. Here are some of the more common myths about estate planning and the excuses for procrastination and […]
Debts Of An Estate
/in Estate PlanningCreditors will often attempt to collect on the debts of an estate from the deceased. Sometimes they do have a right to collect and other times they do not. Creditors can be aggressive while trying to collect debt and may pressure you into paying off a debt that you do not necessarily owe. Understanding the […]
The Estate Planning Toolbox
/in Estate PlanningThe first document that comes to mind for most people when it comes to Estate Planning is the Will. However, there are many other documents and tools that can be used to make sure your estate is handled according to your wishes after you pass away. WILLS This is the centerpiece of your Estate Plan. […]