Ensuring a smooth transfer of assets from you to your loved ones starts with an estate plan uniquely created to meet your needs and goals. At Crawford & von Keller, our estate planning team is proud to offer tailored estate planning strategies that honor your wishes and ensure that those wishes are carried out.
Whether you’re just starting to plan for the future or updating an existing estate plan, Crawford & von Keller is ready to assist you with all your South Carolina estate planning needs. Call us at 803-764-7423 to schedule a consultation now.
The Importance of Estate Planning
A well-crafted estate plan gives you the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your assets and final wishes are properly documented and enforced. It also makes it much easier for your family to navigate complex legal and financial matters after your passing. The loss of a loved one is a painful and emotional time. Trying to manage an estate with no clear guidance or estate plan makes this time even more challenging. With a comprehensive estate plan, your loved ones have a clear roadmap should you pass away or become incapacitated.
When drafted with the help of an experienced South Carolina attorney, an estate plan can ensure that your assets go where and to whom you intend, your beneficiaries can avoid time-consuming and expensive delays or disputes, and that your estate is handled efficiently under South Carolina law. A strong estate plan will also make sure that your financial and healthcare matters are properly handled should you become incapacitated.
Our Estate Planning Services
Crawford & von Keller assists families and individuals throughout South Carolina with a wide range of estate planning services, including:
- Last will and testament to direct how property is to be distributed, who should manage your estate, and who you want to serve as guardian for your minor children
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts that allow for a seamless transfer of property upon your passing, limiting the assets that have to go through probate
- General Powers of attorney to ensure that you have trusted individuals who can make financial or legal decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated
- Healthcare directives / powers of attorney that outline your medical preferences
- Ongoing estate plan reviews and updates because your estate planning needs may change as family members pass away, are born, or experience changing financial needs
A Tailored Approach to Your Goals
We know that everyone’s estate planning goals are unique, and we believe in providing customized estate planning solutions based on your needs. When we meet to discuss your estate plan, we’ll learn more about your financial situation, family structure and relationships, long-term goals, and what you hope to achieve with the assets you’ve accumulated. Our attorneys have experience with wide ranges of estates, from simple estates with minimal assets to large estates with businesses, various income sources, real properties, with the need for estate / transfer tax planning. Regardless of your specific estate planning needs, you can feel confident when you choose Crawford & von Keller.
By choosing the right documents, entities, and planning strategies, we can help you create a plan that reflects your wishes and streamlines the probate process for your loved ones.
Serving Clients Across South Carolina
Our team is proud to help clients statewide. Whether you haven’t yet created a plan for your assets and you need to start from zero or you have an existing estate plan that needs an update, our experienced and committed attorneys are here to provide guidance and support.
Start Your Estate Plan Now
When it’s time to ensure that your assets will honor your legacy after you pass, it’s time to meet with the team at Crawford & von Keller. Call us at 803-764-7423 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our Columbia office.