How To File a Creditor’s Claim Against a South Carolina Estate
If a person who owes you money passes away, you will likely need to make a claim in probate court to recover your money. Certain deadlines and procedures have to be followed…
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Understanding South Carolina Residential Real Estate Closing Disclosures
To sell a piece of residential real estate in South Carolina, such as a house, the seller is required by law to disclose certain information. The purpose of these disclosures is to…
The Limitations On Defendants During A Default Judgment Damages Hearing
A default judgment has serious repercussions. In South Carolina, a party that has been served with the complaint (the defendant) has 30 days to file an answer. There are certain rules that…
What Can A Beneficiary Do To Remedy A Breach Of Trust?
A trust is a legal vehicle that allows a trustee to hold and direct assets on behalf of a beneficiary. Trustees have extraordinary power to manage a trust and are often responsible…
What’s Next for the S.C. Heritage Act?
Last summer in our blog, Good to Know, we addressed the Heritage Act. This week the South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments to do away with a divisive 2000 state law protecting some…
Civil Conspiracy in South Carolina
If a person or business is harmed by the wrongful plans and acts of others working together, the harmed entity has an avenue for recovery through pleading a civil conspiracy claim. Since…
How South Carolina Distinguishes Between Independent Contractors and Employees
Independent contractors are playing an increasingly common role in our economy, with the advent of the gig economy and more freelance jobs than ever before. When done properly, classifying a worker as…
Does Your LLC Protect You From Personal Liability?
As a general rule, limited liability companies (LLCs) protect business owners’ personal assets from liability for financial obligations, judgments, and other problems the business might experience. But there are situations in which…
Eight Rosen Hagood Attorneys Receive Accolades
Eight attorneys from the Charleston-based law firm of Rosen Hagood have been named to either the 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers list or the 2021 South Carolina Rising Stars list, the firm…
Intentional Interference with Inheritance: Is It a Cause of Action in South Carolina?
Intentional interference with inheritance is a tort cause of action that is gaining traction throughout the United States, but is it a valid claim in South Carolina? The answer is not yet.…