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Guides to the legal questions South Carolina families and businesses ask — reviewed by the attorneys who handle them every week.
July 2, 2026Family LawDo you need a lawyer for a separation agreement in SC?Read →June 25, 2026ProbateHow to Avoid Probate and Simplify Estate PlanningRead →June 12, 2026ProbateA family's guide to probate in South CarolinaRead →June 11, 2026Family LawDo I Need a Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer?Read →April 9, 2026Family LawUnderstanding Grandparents’ Rights in South CarolinaRead →March 18, 2026Real EstateWhat Is Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship?Read →March 4, 2026Family LawDoes South Carolina Have Legal Separation? What Couples Should KnowRead →February 18, 2026Real EstateWhat to Know About Joint Ownership in South CarolinaRead →February 13, 2026Family LawWhat Is Temporary Child Custody (and How Does It Work in SC)?Read →January 28, 2026Family LawLegal Separation vs Divorce in South Carolina: A GuideRead →January 14, 2026ProbateWhat Is a Co-Executor of an Estate?Read →December 26, 2025Family LawPreparing for Divorce in South Carolina: What to KnowRead →December 17, 2025Estate PlanningShould You Put Your House in a Trust?Read →December 3, 2025Estate PlanningWhat Is a Pour-Over Will (and Do You Need One?)Read →December 1, 2025Estate PlanningRevocable vs Irrevocable Trusts: What’s the Difference?Read →November 12, 2025ProbateHow Long Do You Have to Transfer Property After Death?Read →October 28, 2025What is a Transfer on Death Deed?Read →October 8, 2025Estate PlanningWhat Happens If You Die Without a Will?Read →September 25, 2025ProbateWhat is an Executor of an Estate?Read →September 15, 2025ProbateWhat is Intestate Succession?Read →August 28, 2025Estate PlanningHow to Update Your Will: A Simple GuideRead →August 14, 2025Estate PlanningPreparing a Will? Avoid Including These 5 ThingsRead →June 29, 2025Estate PlanningWhat is a Durable Power of Attorney?Read →June 12, 2025Real EstateClosing on a House: How Long Does It Take?Read →June 9, 2025Estate PlanningDo I Need a Trust if I Have a Will?Read →June 9, 2025Real EstateClosing Costs in South Carolina: What to KnowRead →June 9, 2025Estate PlanningWhat is a Living Trust?Read →June 5, 2025Real EstateHow to Appeal Your Lexington County Property Tax ReassessmentRead →April 8, 2025Real EstateWhat Is Title Insurance and Why Does It Matter?Read →March 26, 2025Real EstateHow a Real Estate Lawyer Makes Closing EasierRead →February 25, 2025Family LawWhat to Know About Divorce in South CarolinaRead →November 26, 2024Family LawHow Professional Mediation Helps to Resolve DisputesRead →November 12, 2024Family LawWhat to Know Before Hiring a Modification AttorneyRead →October 22, 2024Family LawAlimony & Spousal Support: What You Need to KnowRead →October 15, 2024Family LawChild Custody: How to Protect Your the Best Interests of Your ChildrenRead →September 25, 2024Family LawHow to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Divorce LawyerRead →September 12, 2024Family LawHow to Choose the Right Family Law Attorney for Your CaseRead →May 7, 2024Family LawHow to Find the Right Prenup Attorney for Your SituationRead →January 26, 2024ProbateWhat is a Probate Lawyer?Read →January 17, 2024Estate PlanningDigital Assets: How Do I Protect My Digital Footprint With a Will?Read →December 13, 2023Estate PlanningWriting a Will: Your Most Important New Year’s ResolutionRead →July 12, 2023Protect Your Assets and Your Loved OnesRead →July 11, 2023Business & TaxContract Review: 3 Key PartsRead →June 27, 20234 Tips to Help You Cope with a Family Member’s Difficult DiagnosisRead →April 5, 2023Business & TaxYou’re Ready to Sell Your Business. Now what?Read →March 22, 2023ProbateDebt After Death: What You Need to DoRead →March 8, 2023Family LawHow to Change a Custody Agreement in SCRead →February 22, 2023Estate Planning3 Estate Planning Tips for Families with Beneficiaries with Special NeedsRead →February 8, 2023Family LawName Change in SC- What Is the Process Like?Read →January 25, 2023Your Spouse Left with Your Kids, Now What?Read →January 11, 2023Estate PlanningDiscussing Long-Term Care Planning with Your ParentsRead →December 21, 2022Estate PlanningEstate Plan (Trusts) Vs. Will – Ensure Your Assets Are Taken Care of After DeathRead →December 7, 2022Family LawHow To Break The News Of Divorce To Your ChildrenRead →November 23, 2022ProbateConservatorships Vs. Guardianship, what are the Differences?Read →October 26, 2022ProbateUnderstanding Estate Administration and What to do with Someone’s EstateRead →September 7, 2022Business & Tax3 Common Types of Employment Disputes And What You Can Do About ThemRead →August 24, 2022Family Law3 Frequently Asked Questions About AlimonyRead →August 10, 2022ProbateA Living Trust Can Help You Avoid Probate. Here’s How.Read →July 29, 2022Family LawCustody Battle 101: 5 Things that Can Hurt Your CaseRead →July 27, 2022ProbateThe Most Common Issues That Come Up During Probate, & How to Avoid ThemRead →June 29, 2022Family Law4 Common Reasons Couples Separate Instead of DivorceRead →June 15, 2022Business & TaxWhen Do I Need a Business Law Attorney?Read →May 18, 2022Family Law5 Ways An Attorney Can Ease The Pain Of DivorceRead →May 4, 2022ProbateProbate Is Rarely Easy. Here’s How An Attorney Can Help…Read →April 20, 2022Family LawDivorce, Annulment, Or Separation: What’s The Difference?Read →April 6, 2022Business & TaxThe 3 Biggest Mistakes Business Owners Make Prior To DeathRead →March 16, 2022Business & Tax3 Ways A Business Law Attorney Can Help Resolve An Employment DisputeRead →March 2, 2022Family LawMcCutchen McLean Named Best Family Law Firm by Lexington Life MagazineRead →February 16, 2022Family LawHow to Prepare for the Division of Assets During a DivorceRead →February 2, 2022Estate PlanningEnsuring a Smooth Transition for Your Business Upon Your IncapacityRead →January 19, 2022Family Law4 Types of Child Custody In South CarolinaRead →January 5, 2022Estate Planning3 Steps to Getting Started with Estate Planning In 2022Read →December 15, 2021Family LawWhat Does Your Social Media Say About You in a Custody Case?Read →December 1, 2021Estate PlanningEverything You Need to Know About TrustsRead →November 17, 2021Family LawDoes Mediation Really Work in a Contested Family Court Case?Read →November 10, 2021Estate PlanningWhat Happens to My Retirement if I Don’t Have a Will?Read →October 20, 2021Estate PlanningWhat Factors Will the IRS Evaluate When Approving or Rejecting an Offer in Compromise?Read →October 6, 2021Family LawMcCutchen McLean: Nominated for Best Family Law Attorney in the Best of Lexington Life CompetitionRead →September 22, 2021Family LawShould I Hire an Attorney for Alimony Modifications?Read →September 8, 2021ProbateWhen is Guardianship and Conservatorship Appropriate in South Carolina?Read →August 25, 2021Family LawBeginner’s Guide: South Carolina’s Types of AlimonyRead →August 11, 2021Estate PlanningThe Difference Between a Will and Estate PlanningRead →July 21, 2021Family LawGetting Ready for a Child Custody ConsultationRead →July 7, 2021ProbateBeginner’s Guide to ProbateRead →June 23, 2021Family LawWhat are Modifications in Family Law?Read →June 9, 2021Business & TaxWhen Is a Tax Lawyer Needed?Read →May 19, 2021Family Law4 Things You Need to Know Before Filing for DivorceRead →May 5, 2021Estate PlanningCan I Prepare My Own Will & Figure Out a Plan All by Myself?Read →April 21, 2021Family Law3 Roadblocks to a Successful Name ChangeRead →April 7, 2021Business & Tax4 Ways to Avoid Legal Trouble When Filing Your TaxesRead →March 24, 2021Family Law3 Foolproof Ways for Winning Child CustodyRead →March 10, 2021Probate3 Tips to Keep Your Estate Out of SC Probate CourtRead →February 24, 2021Family Law2 Things You Should Know When It Comes to AlimonyRead →February 10, 2021Business & Tax4 Circumstances You May Need a Business Law AttorneyRead →January 27, 2021Family Law2 Things to Know About Adult and Minor Name Changes in South CarolinaRead →January 13, 20214 Important Tips to Keep in Mind When Planning Your EstateRead →December 30, 2020Estate Planning3 Advantages of Estate PlanningRead →December 9, 2020Family Law3 Reasons Why Establishing Paternity in South Carolina MattersRead →November 19, 2020ProbateWhat is Probate Administration?Read →November 5, 2020Family Law3 Must Know Myths About Divorce & Family LawRead →October 21, 2020Estate PlanningAvoid 4 Costly Estate Planning MistakesRead →October 7, 2020Family Law3 Things to Know Before Filing for Divorce in SCRead →September 4, 2020Estate PlanningEstate Planning, Organ Donation, & Advance Medical DirectivesRead →August 10, 2020Nomination Received for Best of LexingtonRead →
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