What Makes a Will Invalid? Common Challenges to a Will’s Validity in South Carolina
We write a lot on this blog about the last will and testament. That’s because it’s an extremely important document to have, particularly when you have a large estate or...
Want to Make Changes to Your Will in South Carolina? Read This First
We’ve stressed before on this blog why it’s important to have a last will and testament and why you need to keep it up to date. Not doing so can...
Why You Need to Keep Separate Businesses Separate
In the business world, it’s not uncommon for people to own stakes in multiple enterprises and take on various roles in different companies. This doesn’t often cause problems, but it...
A Closer Look at Transmutation
The issue of transmutation has come up on this blog before, when we did a quick overview of how non-marital property can undergo transmutation to be considered marital property. This...
What Is A No-Contest Clause and Why Have One in Your Will?
A no-contest clause, also known as an in terrorem clause, is a clause in a will or revocable trust that is intended to prevent parties from contesting the will or...
The Ongoing Battle over the James Brown Estate
The Godfather of Soul James Brown was born in Barnwell, South Carolina in 1933 and went on to become one of the greatest figures in music of the 20th century...
9 Reasons You Need a Will
We all know we “should” have a will. But why, exactly? Here are 9 good reasons to have a will. 1 To Maintain Good Family Relations After You Die The...
Choosing the Right Business Entity at the Federal and State Level
As a business owner, it’s important to understand the differences between various business entities. Some of the differences include how the entity is structured, how it’s taxed, and what kind...
Unintended Consequences: What Happens When You Don’t Do Things Right
Following procedure is important when it comes to the law. This may go without saying, yet you’d be surprised at what sometimes happens, and what the consequences of failing to...
How to Word an Enforceable Provision: Invention Assignment Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements
Some of the most valuable assets a company can own are its trade secrets, patents, and inventions. Losing control of these assets can be very costly, so protection is a...
