If you have a loved one with special needs, you may need to take various issues into consideration when it comes to their well-being, whether you currently help them with daily tasks or you worry about their future. Setting up a special needs trust is one way that you...
Statutory speed limits versus maximum posted
The governing body of every state sets its own statutory speed limits by which drivers must abide. South Carolina is no exception. The law in South Carolina states that the operator of a motor vehicle must control speed to avoid collisions and avoid driving at a speed...
What are the advantages of a living trust?
Whether organizing your estate for the first time or revising the plans you have already made, you may feel overwhelmed with the number of available options. Not only are there several ways you can organize your property and assets, but there are also options that can...
What do you know about living wills and advance directives?
As you find out more about estate planning, you learn about end-of-life planning. How do you protect your wishes when you cannot voice them? Mayo Clinic breaks down living wills and advanced directives. With the right estate planning tools, you give yourself and your...
Can you prevent contract disputes?
Business contracts enable you to develop and maintain critical relationships that support your company and facilitate its success. Your effort to communicate effectively can play a crucial role in preventing disputes. Working with an attorney may also reduce the risks...
Avoid missteps in your role as personal representative
Perhaps you have become a personal representative after a loved one’s sudden death. When you agreed to take on this responsibility, the time for action probably seemed far into the future. But that time is now and avoiding common mistakes will help you carry out your...
Should you fight your speeding ticket?
You may have grown up with the notion that if you get a speeding ticket, you should simply pay for it and move on with your life. But paying your speeding ticket serves as an admission of guilt, and you could end up facing repercussions later in life because of it. If...
What is a funeral preneed contract?
When you get to your estate planning, your thoughts might first settle on deciding what of your estate goes to which loved one. Other potential avenues of planning include guardianship and powers of attorney for your last years if you end up impaired. One factor of...
South Carolina residential real estate buying trends
The real estate market has surged as increasing numbers of potential buyers view available properties online and place their offers electronically. As noted by Columbia Regional Business Report, the median sale prices across South Carolina increased by 14.2% between...
Why are alternatives to litigation important?
No business owner wants to deal with disputes, but unfortunately, they are somewhat inevitable given the nature of partnerships. The good news is that you do not need to immediately leap to litigation any time you come across a problem. In fact, experts actually...