After a divorce or separation, parents often find it difficult to transition into their new respective relationships. It can be challenging to wait to see children who just recently you were able to see any time you wanted. Perhaps the most difficult interactions are those that take place at the time of pick up or…

If you have an aging loved one in the Greenville area, you have likely heard stories about elderly people being taken advantage of or exploited by strangers and even overly friendly neighbors or caregivers. Sadly, the more money and assets a senior has, the more likely others will try to assert pressure to exploit them….

With home sharing sites like Airbnb and VRBO continuing to grow in popularity, it should come as no surprise that many South Carolina homeowners are looking to rent out a room or their entire place when they are out of town. Short term rentals can change the landscape of a neighborhood and communities are looking…

Probate is the name for the process wherein assets are transferred from someone who has passed away to his or her heirs. In South Carolina, the law requires that if the decedent had a will, it must be delivered to the Probate Court within 30 days after his or her date of death. No matter…

When it comes to estate planning, it’s important to learn what your options are so you can make an educated decision on what tools work best for your personal financial situation. Speaking with a South Carolina estate planning attorney can help ensure you have a comprehensive estate plan. Even if you already have an estate…

A conservator is someone whom the court appoints to protect an incapacitated adult’s financial and business affairs. The county where the incapacitated person resides is the court responsible for appointing a conservator. S.C. Code Ann Section 62-5-410 is what the probate courts refer to when deciding who has the authority to act as a conservator…

Guardianships and conservatorships are often confused, and not surprisingly, people have a number of questions about what each is and how they work. Here is a look at some of the most frequently asked questions regarding conservatorships and guardianships.   What is a Guardian? What is a Conservator? Guardians are appointed by the court to…

Spousal privilege is an interesting area of law that can intimidate many newly-married couples. Can you be forced to testify against your spouse in a legal matter? In the state of South Carolina, the answer is typically no. The idea behind spousal privilege is to protect the sanctity of marriage and not force someone to…

On Sunday, the HBO comedy-news program “Last Week Tonight” took their main show segment to highlight the issues of Guardianship in the United States. Host John Oliver first presented the case of the Rudy and Renny North — a Las Vegas couple who found themselves ensnared in a broken system of Guardianship. Without any prior…

Spousal privilege is an interesting area of law that can intimidate many newly-married couples. Can you be forced to testify against your spouse in a legal matter? In the state of South Carolina, the answer is typically no. The idea behind spousal privilege is to protect the sanctity of marriage and not force someone to…