Living Will
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The South Carolina Death with Dignity Act allows South Carolinians to sign a type of living will referred to as a “Declaration of a Desire for a Natural Death” which directs the person’s medical providers to withhold life-sustaining treatment under certain circumstances. It is a written statutory form that allows an individual to give directions to his or her physician and family about what should happen near the end of life with respect to the withholding of, or proving of, medical treatment. A living will is intended to avoid the possibility that family disagreements may delay the administration or withholding of extraordinary medical procedures during the end stage of a person’s life.
Trusts
Trusts can be established to plan for incapacity or death, or established to hold assets for children, special needs individuals, or pets.
Special Needs Trusts
Special needs trusts are trusts that can supplement the needs of a disabled or special needs beneficiary while allowing the beneficiary to maintain his or her governmental benefits.
Pet Care Trusts
Pet care trusts are legally enforceable plans to provide protection for your beloved pet, not only upon your death, but also during periods of incapacity when you are no longer able to provide for the care of your pet.
Durable Power of Attorney
A Durable Power of Attorney continues beyond the incapacity of an individual and can take effect immediately when the durable power of attorney is executed.
Health Care Power of Attorney
Health care decisions include the power to consent, refuse consent or withdraw consent to any type of medical care, treatment, service or procedure.
Living Will
Living wills help avoid the possibility that family disagreements may delay the administration or withholding of extraordinary medical procedures during the end stage of a person’s life.
Probate Administration and Litigation
Probate Administration is the legal process overseen by the Probate Court wherein the estate of a decedent is administered.
Elder law
Elder law addresses the legal needs and complicated issues that often accompany aging and disability.
