Thinking about the end of your life may give you a lingering sense of fear. However, learning more about the types of advance directives can help put you at ease. These legal documents ensure that you get the choice of what medical decision you want in case of a...
When is an unequal will just?
One of the “basic rules” of estate planning is to divide the estate as evenly as possible among beneficiaries, particularly if the beneficiaries are adult kids. After all, it is very easy for hard feelings to appear after the death of a loved one, particularly if one...
3 Key estate planning considerations
Estate planning is complex, often requiring customization and maintenance. However, that also often means that you can create a solution that serves your own unique needs. In general, these plans and documents should provide direction, solace and support for your...
What do you know about estate planning in your 20s?
Perhaps you recently graduated from a South Carolina university or expect to graduate soon. Either way, you may not think too much about retiring or estate planning. Now is the ideal time to pave the path to securing your legacy. U.S. News & World Report explores...
When should you create a will?
Most people don’t like to think about death. That’s one reason so many Americans put off creating a will. In fact, in 2019, about 40% of Americans had no estate planning documents, including a will. In 2020, according to a Caring.com survey, 1 in 3 people realized the...
Using your estate plan to help a relative who has a disability
If you have a relative who has a disability, you may worry about his or her ability to pay for basic living expenses and essential medical care. Fortunately, government programs, like Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, offer financial assistance to those with...
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...
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...
What are the common mistakes to avoid writing a will?
If you want your family in South Carolina to be looked after when you are gone, a last will and testament is probably something you have at least given thought to. Even if you are still relatively young, if you have significant assets and family or close friends, a...