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South Carolina Probate Process Part 1

Mar 14, 2017 | Estate Planning

When an individual dies, typically, at least some of the property that individual owned will be subject to probate. This means that the property must go through a formal probate process to be distributed according to the individual’s will. Even if the individual did...

Benefits And Pitfalls Of Transferring Property Through Joint Ownership

Apr 16, 2016 | Estate Planning

Transferring 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...