On July 24, 2019, the South Carolina Supreme Court abolished the future recognition of common law marriage. Common law marriage was the legal framework that legitimized couples holding themselves out as married. Previously, common law marriage could be established where the parties: Were at least 16...
Traditional home purchase financing has barriers for certain buyers and sellers who would typically purchase property outright. Some buyers face the high the cost of obtaining a loan or sellers know their property may not pass a bank inspection. When faced with these challenges people...
The government wants to take your land. Now what? Most likely an agent of the Department of Transportation, the city, or the county has reached out to you concerning a project that will require a portion of your property. You may have let them conduct...
Preparing for the future is important, but topics such as your end of life decisions are difficult. Nonetheless, making these choices in advance for yourself is invaluable for your peace of mind and for your family. In an estate planning meeting, you want to ensure...
Many people are prone to procrastinating estate planning because it is not a top priority or a favorite topic. While most have plenty of time before a will is needed, parents of young children have good reasons to think of estate planning now. Estate planning...
If you are considering a divorce or are in the process of a divorce, you may want to take steps to protect your estate before the divorce is final. A spouse is entitled to a portion of their spouse’s estate regardless of how the estate...