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.
Probate Administration 101: What Is It? And What To Do?
/in Estate Planning, ResourcesWhen a person dies, the distribution of assets happens according to their will or estate plan. Sometimes this distribution runs into conflicts and disagreements amongst family members and creditors. When disagreements occur, a case is filed with a local court system to review the conflicts. At the start of 2021, the South Carolina State Court Administration […]
Key Reasons to Use an Attorney for Estate Planning Services
/in Estate Planning, ResourcesKey Reasons to Use an Attorney for Estate Planning Services In recent months, many of us have gotten better about one essential need: estate planning. Though 62% of Americans still don’t have a will, the current health crisis has prompted many to draft or update theirs. Concerns about the pandemic have made many people, young and old, […]
Real Estate 101: Should I Get a Real Estate Development Lawyer?
/in Business Law, Real Estate, ResourcesDeciding to throw your hat into the real estate development ring means you will soon be juggling several things on your to-do list and putting out fires. Whether you are looking to renovate an existing property or start from scratch and create a unique branding experience, you need help along the way. The process can […]
What Does a Probate Lawyer Do? Here’s What You Need to Know
/in Real Estate, ResourcesWhat does a probate lawyer do? Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this common question. The true answer depends on what you need help with and where the lawyer would be able to assist you. These types of lawyers are specialized to be able to perform a number of tasks involved with the probate process […]
Do I Need a Real Estate Attorney? 6 Reasons to Hire One
/in Real Estate, ResourcesSo, you are ready to jump into the world of homeownership. You’ve been saving for your down payment. You’re carefully thinking about what’s important to you in the house you choose. You have a real estate agent who’s been showing houses and you think you’ve found the one. You also have the inspector and the mortgage […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Living Trusts: Everything to Know
/in Estate Planning, ResourcesThere are many reasons to consider living trusts as a beneficial estate planning device. Reducing estate taxes and having additional control over when and how assets are transferred to beneficiaries are just two of them. People also use them to manage their assets while they are alive and take advantage of the other benefits. Living wills can […]
7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Real Estate Attorney
/in Real Estate, ResourcesWith over 5 million residential real estate transactions per year, people can become overwhelmed with the process of buying and selling. It might be time to get a real estate attorney to assist you. If you want to ensure you’re legally safe, then you’ll need to vet the attorney properly. Make sure you ask these questions before making […]
Asking for Emergency E-Witnessing and Notarizing in South Carolina
/in Estate Planning, ResourcesPhoto by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash South Carolina currently prohibits remote witnessing of legal documents. In order to properly execute estate planning documents and other legal documents, the witnesses must be within a few feet of the person signing the documents. This rule makes sense and is in place for a variety of reasons. In person, it is […]
Estate Planning Continues During a Pandemic
/in Estate PlanningFamilial tragedies often spur people to reach out to my office to begin the estate planning process. A common situation that prompts a new client to seek my services is the death of a family member who had not properly planned for asset distribution. The surviving family is left sorting through the probate process […]
COVID-19 Closing Procedures Bulletin
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