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South Carolina's Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement

Beyond the Basics: Understanding South Carolina’s Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement

June 17, 2025/in Real Estate, Real Estate Law

When buying or selling a home in South Carolina, particularly in areas like Greenville County, the Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement (RPCDS), sometimes referred to as the Seller’s Disclosure of Real Property Condition Report (SC) or simply the mandatory SC property condition statement, is a standard document. Mandated by the South Carolina Residential Property Condition […]

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AI Still Makes Things Up

AI Still Makes Things Up: Why Professionals Must Remain the Experts

April 30, 2025/in Business Law, Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Resources

There are many reasons why someone may want to devise their estate plan. Perhaps they are wanting to protect assets and ensure that those they love receive a piece of their legacy that can be passed down to future generations. Or they may have just been diagnosed with an illness and want to get their affairs in order. There are limitless factors that can contribute to someone becoming sick. For instance, someone who is diagnosed with an asbestos-related condition later in life because of working with asbestos material may be motivated to solidify their end of life wishes through establishing a legally-binding documentation, like an estate plan. 

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Safeguarding Your Estate Plan

Safeguarding Your Estate Plan: Why Protecting Your Will Is Just as Important as Creating It

April 18, 2025/in Estate Planning

There are many reasons why someone may want to devise their estate plan. Perhaps they are wanting to protect assets and ensure that those they love receive a piece of their legacy that can be passed down to future generations. Or they may have just been diagnosed with an illness and want to get their affairs in order. There are limitless factors that can contribute to someone becoming sick. For instance, someone who is diagnosed with an asbestos-related condition later in life because of working with asbestos material may be motivated to solidify their end of life wishes through establishing a legally-binding documentation, like an estate plan. 

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Estate Planning And Victims Of Asbestos Exposure

Estate Planning And Victims Of Asbestos Exposure

October 31, 2022/in Estate Planning

There are many reasons why someone may want to devise their estate plan. Perhaps they are wanting to protect assets and ensure that those they love receive a piece of their legacy that can be passed down to future generations. Or they may have just been diagnosed with an illness and want to get their affairs in order. There are limitless factors that can contribute to someone becoming sick. For instance, someone who is diagnosed with an asbestos-related condition later in life because of working with asbestos material may be motivated to solidify their end of life wishes through establishing a legally-binding documentation, like an estate plan. 

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10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

September 16, 2022/in Estate Planning

Every year more than 3.3 million people die in the United States. The death of a loved one can be an incredibly difficult time for their friends and family. However, a lot of people are surprised by the amount of practical admin involved when a loved one dies. Making a plan for your estate before your death […]

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10 Benefits of Hiring a Startup Lawyer for Your New Business

August 30, 2022/in Business Law

Did you know that there are 10853 licensed attorneys in South Carolina? While some specialize in more traditional areas like criminal law, environmental law, or intellectual property, others are experts in the booming business of startup law. A startup lawyer helps advise innovative, quickly growing companies on how to maximize their business.

Hiring an attorney as you are starting a company is crucial to stay compliant with the laws, make financially prudent decisions, and gain valuable advice about risk mitigation. Read on to learn the 10 benefits of hiring a startup lawyer for your new business.

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Estate Planning 101: The Different Types of Wills

August 19, 2022/in Uncategorized

Let’s be honest; no one likes to talk about their last wishes when they pass away. Unfortunately, this is a conversation everyone should have with their family members to ensure their assets are transferred to their designated beneficiaries without any issues. Several types of wills are available that work best for specific situations and others […]

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A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Make a Living Will

August 10, 2022/in Estate Planning

What Is a Living Will? Living wills are quite different from the typical wills you might think of. They have nothing to do with bequeathing assets or property. In fact, a living will is a medical document also known as an advance directive. An advance directive allows a person to put their end-of-life wishes regarding […]

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What Is Estate Planning?

May 6, 2022/in Estate Planning

Did you know that only 33% of Americans have a will or living trust? In fact, since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of 18 to 34-year-olds with estate plans increased by 50%. Whether you’re 18 or 80, everyone needs an estate plan. No matter how many assets your own, estate planning protects your loved ones […]

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What’s on a Real Estate Closing Statement?

March 23, 2022/in Real Estate, Resources

Home sales in 2021 increased by 8.5 percent from 2020. Each time someone buys a home, they work through many steps before closing on it. A few days before closing on a house purchase, the buyer and seller receive a real estate closing statement. What is this statement, and what information can you find on it? Here […]

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