Fort Mill Legal Blog
Is your non-compete agreement “reasonable?”
A non-compete agreement is somewhat unique in the world of business, as it does not come into effect until after the interested parties cease working together. Typically, businesses require employees to sign non-compete agreements at the time of hiring. A non-compete...
What is a living trust?
Most people know what a will is, but are far less familiar with living trusts. A last will and testament is often the backbone of a successful estate plan, but living trusts offer a number of benefits as well. There are two types of living trusts. The first type of...
Have you developed a succession plan for your business?
Perhaps you have been so busy building a successful company that you have not yet considered how to pass it along when the time comes. There are various options for developing a succession plan that goes into effect when you retire or when you die. Creating your...
Local licensing fees get easier, but do not become fewer
Operating a business involves providing a service to customers and keeping ahead of the stacks of paperwork required by law to operate. Sometimes this involves a simple business license as a stay-at-home content creator, other times it involves filling out licenses...
Consequences of a South Carolina traffic ticket
For many South Carolina drivers, a traffic ticket may not seem like a big deal. However, depending on the citation reason, and if you have previous tickets, they could have long-term repercussions. We often handle traffic citations throughout the state for our...
How can you avoid family tension over your estate plan?
When family inherits from a loved one, it is not uncommon for animosity to grow between family members. When a family does not communicate, then others may be skeptical of the handling of the estate. The family may not agree on property maintenance, sale or the...
Detailing South Carolina’s intestate succession guidelines
A common question that we here at Mack & Mack Attorneys receive from potential clients in Fort Mill is what happens if one dies without a will. If you share the question, only you can know for sure your motives in asking it. Yet if you are like them, then it is...
How does arbitration and litigation differ?
South Carolina business owners like you need tools in your arsenal for disputes. The success of your business depends on many factors. One of them is how you handle disagreements, arguments and disputes that crop up. There are many dispute resolution methods out...
How to pick a great business name
When you start a small business, you want to make sure your operation thrives. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, from 2015 to 2017, an average of 78.6% small businesses maintained their operations for at least the first year. One step you can take...
Estate sues police department over decedent’s shooting
Estate planning is a process that many people in Fort Mill may feel as though they only need concern themselves with in the later years of their lives. Yet no one knows when they may die, and thus the need to have someone named as the person designated to handle their...
