You have worked hard to provide a secure and comfortable life for your family. Everyone has a unique situation, but we all want to be able to enjoy life without worrying about protecting our assets and independence or what will happen to those who will live on after us as the years progress. You may have minor children you need to provide for if something unexpected happens. Perhaps you have a disabled child or a parent you fear will soon need specialized care. You and your spouse may have children from previous marriages. You may have a child who you worry won't handle an inheritance well. If you have a business, you will have concerns about how that business will continue to provide jobs if something happens to you. Families are often complicated. Planning to transition a business can be confusing. The experienced legal team at Stratton & Reynolds, LLC understands the need to listen carefully to each client, and plan thoughtfully to help them meet their goals. We can explain the complex process of estate planning and business succession planning to help you have peace of mind, and preserve assets for your use now and for your loved ones in the future.
Types of Cases Our Lexington Law Firm Handles
Though it is not always pleasant to think about, growing older is often accompanied by complications and changes. Making decisions and forming a plan for yourself, your spouse, your children, your parents or your business now can ease the transition when the day comes to put that plan into action. The team at Stratton & Reynolds, LLC works specifically in these areas:
If you are not sure where your needs fall, or even what your specific needs are, contact us for a consultation.
Why Should South Carolina Residents Choose Us?
You may wonder just how much legal assistance can help. It can be daunting to find the right lawyer who will really listen to and understand your unique situation. At Stratton & Reynolds, LLC, we know these conversations can be difficult. We understand that our clients need clear information and sound advice. As the authors of two books on the complex estate and elder issues our clients face, we have a thorough understanding of the many ways we can help you make the best plan for your unique situation. We provide our clients with both a friendly face and a knowledgeable resource.
There are many ways to protect your business, leave property to children, plan estates for loved ones who may not be able to make decisions for themselves, and provide for family members who are unexpectedly incapacitated. With the help of a skilled attorney, it is possible to avoid probate in South Carolina altogether. We use industry-leading software to design a plan unique and specific to each client. Taking advantage of the most current trends and practices in our field, we ensure that each client has a plan that is custom built for their circumstances. We then offer follow up, with free reviews of the estate plan after the initial work is complete and the documents are signed. You can always come back to us for questions.
Though it is best to consider these issues before an immediate need arises, we understand that life happens. Our legal team can also provide swift guidance and assistance to those faced with emergency estate, probate, or elder needs. We often help clients who were surprised to learn that their loved one had no estate plan at all in place. These situations are incredibly stressful for families and our team enjoys helping people through these difficult situations with the least amount of stress possible.
Ways to Learn More About Our Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, and Business Law Firm
We offer many opportunities to learn more about who we are and the services we provide. We invite you to call our office at 803-358-7214 or toll free at 877-916-4770 to speak to an experienced member of our team. We also provide free information on our website, as well as free copies of our books, 5 Reasons a Simple Will Might Not Be Enough and The Top 10 Mistakes Personal Representatives Make and How to Avoid Them. Additionally, we periodically host free seminars to help keep people updated and informed about trust, estate, probate, and elder law issues.
We represent people all over the state of South Carolina. With offices in Lexington, Aiken, Bluffton, and Columbia our attorneys can meet with you in a location close to you. We deal with courts in every county of South Carolina. Contact us today for a consultation to learn more about planning and providing for your future.
