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Criminal Law276
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Personal Injury414
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A guardianship lawyer helps families get court authority to care for a minor or an adult who can no longer make decisions — and explains less restrictive alternatives.

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  • Do I need a will, a trust, or both?
  • What will a complete plan cost?
  • How do you handle probate in South carolina?
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Mc Donald Patrick Baggett

·Greenwood, SC·Attorneys
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Mack & Mack Attorneys

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Mack & Mack

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De Bruin Law Firm

·Greenville, SC·Attorneys

The De Bruin Law Firm is a full-service law firm dedicated to serving its clients in a multitude of legal issues.

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Weeks & Irvine LLC

·North Charleston, SC·Attorneys

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Mack & Mack Attorneys

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South Carolina Estate Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Asset Protection Planning in South Carolina
South Carolina asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in South Carolina
South Carolina blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Business Succession Planning in South Carolina
South Carolina business succession requires coordinated estate + business planning — buy-sell agreements, life insurance funding, key-person insurance, and gradual transition plans. Without it, families lose businesses to taxes, disputes, or chaos.
Charitable Trusts in South Carolina
South Carolina charitable trusts combine philanthropy with tax planning. Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs) provide income / estate / gift tax benefits.
Digital-Asset Estate Planning in South Carolina
South Carolina digital-asset planning is governed by RUFADAA (adopted in 48 states) — fiduciaries can access digital accounts only if user explicitly consented. Without planning, families lose access to email, photos, crypto, and online accounts.
Spouse's Elective Share in South Carolina
South Carolina elective share: 1/3 of probate estate.
Estate-Tax Planning in South Carolina
South Carolina estates may face federal estate tax (40% above ~$13.99M / individual in 2025) plus state estate or inheritance tax — most estates use lifetime gifting + trusts to minimize tax.
Guardianship and Conservatorship in South Carolina
South Carolina guardianship cases — for minors, incapacitated adults, or both — are heard in Probate Court. Process requires petition, evaluation, hearing, ongoing reporting.
Healthcare Directives in South Carolina
South Carolina healthcare directives: Death With Dignity Act (Living Will) + Healthcare POA.
Heirs' Property in South Carolina
South Carolina heirs' property — land passed without a will or proper estate planning, owned by multiple heirs as tenants-in-common — has caused significant land loss in Black + low-income families. UPHPA partition reform helps.
Intestate Succession in South Carolina: What Happens If You Die Without a Will
If you die in South Carolina without a will, the state's intestate succession law decides who gets what — not you. Spouse takes 1/2; children share the other 1/2 equally.
Living Trusts in South Carolina
A revocable living trust avoids probate, maintains privacy, and lets you control how your assets pass at death. Estates over $25K combined typically benefit most.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is guardianship needed?

When someone can't make decisions and no power of attorney is in place.

Are there alternatives to guardianship?

Powers of attorney, supported decision-making and trusts can sometimes avoid court.

Do I need an estate lawyer to write a will?

Not legally, but mistakes in do-it-yourself wills are common and can leave a family in probate disputes. A lawyer makes sure it's valid under your state's law.

What is probate?

The court process that settles a person's estate — confirming the will, paying debts and distributing property. A lawyer can often make it faster and cheaper.

How much does estate planning cost in South carolina?

Simple wills are often a flat fee; trusts and full plans cost more. Ask for a written quote for the documents you need.

How many guardianship lawyers are listed in South carolina?

There are currently 17 guardianship lawyers listed in South carolina on CGMIMM.