Understanding South Carolina’s New $45,000 Small Estate Limit Key Takeaways: South Carolina raised its small estate threshold from $25,000 to $45,000 in 2025 under Act No. 26, expanding eligibility for streamlined estate…
Understanding How Long Probate Really Takes in South Carolina Key Takeaways: Probate in South Carolina typically takes eight to twelve months because state law requires an eight-month creditor claims period from first…
Protecting the Family Home When Long-Term Care Cannot Wait Key Takeaways: The caregiver child exemption is a federal Medicaid rule that lets an aging parent transfer their home to an adult child…
Understanding the Surge in North Carolina Estate Filings Key Takeaways: Over 86,000 estate cases were filed in North Carolina in 2024, reflecting how many families serve as executor or administrator annually. The…
Understanding Estate Debts When You Serve as Executor Key Takeaways: As executor in Franklin, TN, you must follow Tennessee’s creditor claim procedures, starting with proper notice through newspaper publication (two consecutive weekly…
Protecting a Healthy Spouse When Long-Term Care Strikes in South Carolina Key Takeaways: In South Carolina, a healthy community spouse can generally keep up to $66,480 of a couple’s assets in 2026…