South Carolina Estate Planning

Making a Will in South Carolina

A will can help you protect your family and your property in South Carolina.

Make a Living Trust in South Carolina

Learn how to make a living trust in South Carolina.

Intestate Succession in South Carolina

If you die without a will in South Carolina, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state intestate succession laws.

South Carolina Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor

Learn the rules about who can be your personal representative in South Carolina.  

ABLE Accounts in South Carolina: A Savings Plan for Disability Costs

South Carolina is currently developing its ABLE account program.

South Carolina Power of Attorney Laws

A durable POA allows someone to to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in South Carolina.

Avoiding Probate in South Carolina

Probate court proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. Learn how South Carolina families can save time, money, and hassle

Probate Shortcuts in South Carolina

South Carolina offers some probate shortcuts for "small estates." These procedures make it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.

Aid in Dying in South Carolina

South Carolina has never officially considered adopting an aid-in-dying law.

Burial and Cremation Laws in South Carolina

Everything you need to know about burial and cremation in South Carolina.

South Carolina Home Funeral Laws

Learn the rules that govern home funerals in South Carolina.