Category: Estate Planning

If you have a few family heirlooms that you want to pass on to the next generation, you will probably remember to mention these items and your wishes regarding them to your estate planning attorney. These treasured objects tell the story of your

The “I do” to-do list seems like it is never-ending. There are flowers to pick out, venues to book, dresses and suits to find and get fitted, and a million other things that the bride and groom must attend to before walking...

How can I ensure my estate plan includes my digital assets?In the past decade, banking and finances have moved to the digital realm.  Most companies offer you the option of electronic statements, online bill pay, and electronic auto payments.  These methods are more environmentally friendly and potentially time-saving,...

Sinatra crooned that love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage, but Old Blue Eyes might be singing a different tune if he were alive today. Many couples do indeed have one without the other, particularly if their current love is not their first. Couples in such a relationship may not...

Having a vacation home on the beach or in the mountains is the goal of many Carolina families, but keeping that property in the family for the next generation to enjoy can be a challenge without proper planning. Below are a few tips for families that want to pass a vacation home...

Fluffy, Fido, and Polly are more than just pets. They are family members. But unless you make special plans for them, they will be treated no differently than a piece of furniture when you die.A lot of people assume that their family members will step up and do the right thing for...

Although they are not as popular as they were a few years ago, long-term care insurance plans are still being sold to many 50 and 60-somethings worried about how they will pay for in-home care or a nursing home stay. Before buying a long-term care plan, or making changes to an existing plan,...

When the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve we hope you were having a good time, and not thinking about your power of attorney documents. But we have a confession to make. We were thinking about power of attorney documents. Weird yes, but not totally bizarre. You see, South Carolina adopted a...

Sorting out a loved one’s estate can be overwhelming. There funeral expenses to take care of right away, and other bills soon start to pile up. And there are lots of non-monetary things to take care of as well, including grieving. Under the very best circumstances, the estate administration process takes...

In our previous post we mentioned life insurance is a must have for new or soon-to-be parents, but it is such an important and versatile estate planning tool, that it deserves a full post of its own.The BasicsThere are two...