Probate
If a loved one passes, their affairs need to be administered in a South Carolina Probate Court. An experienced probate attorney can make sure that this process is done quickly and effectively. Individuals in need of assistance should seek an Aiken County Attorney with the experience and understanding to guide them through this often complicated process.
UNDERSTANDING THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE PROCESS
Once an individual passes, their estate would go through probate which is the judicial process where a Will is deemed as a valid document in a court of law. Individuals that do not have a Will in place will have their estate examined by the court to assess how the estates’ assets are to be distributed.
If an estate needs to be probated, Austin and Pethick is right there with you through the long and complicated process. Let our experienced attorney and paralegals have your best interests at heart to ensure your loved one’s property is treated as such.
AVOIDING PROBATE IN SC
The two main reasons to avoid probate are time and money. An estate that is administered by a probate court will take longer because of legal formalities and cost more due to court and other legal fees.
The best way to avoid probate in SC is to plan early and establish a living trust. A thorough evaluation from an experienced probate and estate planning attorney will give you the best advice on your specific estate needs.
Meet Your Probate Attorney
Chris leads Austin and Pethick’s Estate Planning, Probate, and Tax practice. He has been practicing for over ten years. Chris has experience and focuses on assisting clients with various estate planning matters ranging from simple to the more advanced and complex estate planning (estates above the unified credit, currently $12.92 million, domestic and international), asset protection, estate and trust administration (domestic and international), business succession planning, and tax planning, involving structuring of business organizations and corporate transactions. He is licensed in SC, GA, and TN, fluent in Spanish and certified to practice before the United States Tax Court.
Chris will guide you and your loved ones through the process (estate planning or Probate). Call our office or submit a request below.
Christopher A. Austin
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