On behalf of Bradley Law Firm, LLC | Jun 2, 2020 | Estate Planning
While making an estate plan is an important step for people in South Carolina, keeping that estate plan updated is just as important. For example, an estate should be updated each time a person has a new child. A will can name a guardian for a child as well as a...
On behalf of Bradley Law Firm, LLC | May 4, 2020 | Estate Planning
Some people who are creating an estate plan may want to consider an asset protection trust. An APT may be a revocable living trust or an irrevocable trust. Irrevocable trusts might be foreign or domestic. While South Carolina does not allow domestic APTs, there may be...
On behalf of Bradley Law Firm, LLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Estate Planning
Those who are planning their estates must make sure that their plans are correct and mistake-free. If there are any errors, it can have ramifications for beneficiaries and relatives who are left to deal with the fallout. Probate and estate litigation are difficult and...
On behalf of Bradley Law Firm, LLC | Feb 14, 2020 | Estate Planning
South Carolina residents who are going through the estate planning process will want to know the best ways to leave an inheritance to loved ones. Taxes, lawsuits and divorces can force a child or grandchild to give up the majority of the money left to them. However,...
On behalf of Bradley Law Firm, LLC | Feb 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
It’s common for people to feel uncomfortable when thinking about the end of their lives. However, estate planning can make the end of life easier and provide valuable assistance to loved ones. There are several mistakes to avoid when trying to plan for the...
On behalf of Bradley Law Firm, LLC | Dec 31, 2019 | Estate Planning
In South Carolina, families are best off when they take the time and invest the effort to plan for the future. One of the best ways to do this is to have an estate plan in place for now and the future. In order to properly plan, families will need to put aside their...
On behalf of Bradley Law Firm, LLC | Dec 17, 2019 | Estate Planning
People in South Carolina who are creating an estate plan may want to include a number of documents. They may need a will, a power of attorney that appoints someone to make financial decisions on their behalf in case of incapacity, and a health care proxy or living...
On behalf of Bradley Law Firm, LLC | Aug 8, 2019 | Estate Planning
The estate plans of some South Carolina residents may be affected by a rule that has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and which is likely the pass the Senate unanimously. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act will require most...
On behalf of Bradley Law Firm, LLC | Jul 9, 2019 | Estate Planning
A trust may be a better choice than a will for some South Carolina residents. It can offer a number of advantages over a will, including more privacy since a trust does not have to go through probate. A trust can protect an estate from taxes, provide charitable...
On behalf of Bradley Law Firm, LLC | May 13, 2019 | Estate Planning
While it may seem like a minor step, it can be important for those in South Carolina with an IRA to name a beneficiary. Failing to name a beneficiary could result in a lot of stress and lost money for surviving family members. The same could be true if a person fails...
