South Carolina Probate Law Firm
Wrapping up affairs of the deceased — paying final bills and taxes and distributing all assets — is known as probate. In South Carolina, there are usually three steps to the probate process. First, all assets are inventoried and appraised. Second, any outstanding bills to creditors or taxes still owed are paid. Third, all remaining property and assets are distributed according to the will, or under state intestate succession laws if the deceased did not have a will.
It is not uncommon when property and assets are being distributed in the third step for disputes between beneficiaries to arise. In these instances, probate litigation is often required to protect the rights of those involved. As experienced civil litigators and criminal trial attorneys, at the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, we know how to defend your rights in court. To learn how we can help with your probate dispute, call 866-645-8743 or contact our office online.
Protecting Your Inheritance Rights
Our Lexington probate litigation lawyers assist clients with:
- Will contests
- Contested trust administration
- Fiduciary misconduct by a personal representative
- Abuse of power of attorney
- Misappropriation or theft of estate assets
- Creditor claims
- Probate fraud
In short, we can handle all types of litigation as a result of a loved one's death.
The Validity of the Will
When there is a question about the validity of a will, our probate assistance attorneys will look to see if undue influence or lack of capacity may have played a role, and whether the will was properly executed.
Whether you want to contest a bequest, have a will set aside or believe you are being defrauded by a family member, we can help. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your estate planning questions or probate issues, call 866-645-8743 or contact us online. Our lawyers assist clients throughout the region, including people from communities such as Saluda, Greenville and Florence.
