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.
South Carolina Current Marijuana Possession Laws
/in Criminal LawAs attitudes about cannabis consumption loosen across the United States, criminal penalties for possessing illegal substances are also becoming less strict. It is difficult to keep up with all the recent changes in legislation. Let’s take a look at what the penalties for drug possession are currently (as of September 2015) in the state of […]
Introduction To Estate Planning
/in Estate PlanningFailing to plan is planning to fail. While death is an unpleasant subject, it is important to have a plan for your assets after you pass away. Many people wonder if they really need a will and what will happen if they die without one. If you die without a will, your estate will be […]
Social Media And Estate Planning
/in Estate PlanningWhen it comes to preparing for the end of your life, there are many important questions. It is a time to decide who will manage everything you have spent your whole life working for. What will happen with your finances? Who will take care of your children and pets? One thing that often gets overlooked, […]
Life Insurance Trust
/in Estate PlanningA trust is an account for beneficiaries controlled by a trustee. Trusts are popular estate planning tools as they offer many advantages over traditional probate. The regular probate process can take months or even years. A petition must be filed with the court, notice must be given to beneficiaries, inventory must be taken, and debts […]
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 South Carolina
/in Estate PlanningEstate planning in South Carolina is one of those critical life tasks that almost everyone agrees is important, yet an overwhelming majority of adults—particularly younger individuals—continue to put it off. When asked why, people trot out a familiar rotation of excuses, misconceptions, and outright myths. Whether driven by intimidation, a sense of invincibility, or misunderstandings […]
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 […]