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Experienced Elder Law Firm in South Carolina
The probate litigation attorneys at the Smith & Haskell Law…

Wills, Disputes of Wills & Trusts
Times to Contest Wills, Disputes of Wills or Trust
Sometimes…

10 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan Now
Many people think that estate plans are for someone else, not…

Probate Litigation and Will Contests and Disputes, Trust Disputes
While in many cases, probate and trust administration is resolved…

Elder Law Asset, Property Transfers & Asset Protection
It is important to speak to an experienced elder law attorney…

Effective Medicaid Planning addresses Medicaid Issues and Medicaid Eligibility
The laws surrounding Medicaid eligibility are complex and you…

Medicaid Planning & Medicaid Eligibility
Effective Medicaid Planning addresses Medicaid Issues and Medicaid…
Experienced Elder Law Firm in South Carolina
/in Probate & Estate Law, Property Transfers & Asset Protection, Will Contests, Wills, Wills & Will Contests/by Edwin C. Haskell IIIThe probate litigation attorneys at the Smith & Haskell Law Firm seeks to resolve trust and will contests as quickly and effectively as possible, while minimizing the cost of litigation. We will discuss your options with you and help achieve resolutions that protect your rights. We encourage you to contact a will contest attorney to discuss your […]
Wills, Disputes of Wills & Trusts
/in Elder Law, Probate & Estate Law, Will Contests, Wills, Wills & Will Contests/by Edwin C. Haskell IIITimes to Contest Wills, Disputes of Wills or Trust Sometimes family members will question the validity or dispute a will or trust; there exists a multitude of reasons. When a person who dies without a will, issues arise as well as when a there is a trust or will, but fails to provide anything or […]
10 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan Now
/in Elder Law, Probate & Estate Law, Wills & Will Contests/by Edwin C. Haskell IIIMany people think that estate plans are for someone else, not them. They may rationalize that they are too young or don’t have enough money to reap the tax benefits of a plan. But as the following list makes clear, estate planning is for everyone, regardless of age or net worth. (For more information on […]
Probate Litigation and Will Contests and Disputes, Trust Disputes
/in Elder Law, Will Contests/by Edwin C. Haskell IIIWhile in many cases, probate and trust administration is resolved without difficulty, there are times when family members dispute a will or trust, questioning its validity for a variety of reasons. Issues arise when a person who has died without a will as well as when a there is a trust or will, but fails […]
Elder Law Asset, Property Transfers & Asset Protection
/in Elder Law, Medicaid Planning & Medicaid Issues, Property Transfers & Asset Protection/by Edwin C. Haskell IIIIt is important to speak to an experienced elder law attorney (property transfers attorney / asset protection attorney) when considering the transfer of property prior the applying for Medicaid. The rules on property transfers are complex and can have significant consequences on Medicaid eligibility if you have not properly followed the established rules. In 2006, […]