Estate Planning in Summerville, SC

In an ever-changing world, making sensible plans for your future is essential, as the legalities involved following your demise can be stressful. Charpia & Hammes, Attorneys at Law can reduce your family's heartache when this happens.


Our South Carolina wills, estate, and probate attorneys can help you at any stage by delivering excellent legal advice that helps protect your estate for the future, reduces taxes, and provides for your loved ones.

Trusted Estate Planning Attorney in Summerville and Charleston

The demise of a loved one is almost always a distressing event that requires help from someone familiar with its distinctive dynamics. Without proper legal guidance, estate representatives may not be in the best position to handle every legal and administrative aspect of the estate probate case.


Even in the easiest estate cases, issues may still arise among or between specific beneficiaries and the executor. Whether the problem is a will challenge or involves debating against the inheritance tax, we advocate strongly for your rights in negotiations and the probate court in Summerville, SC.


As estate planning attorneys in Summerville, SC, we implement an extensive range of services to help you achieve your goals as simply and efficiently as possible. When appropriate, we work with accountants, financial advisers, insurance agents, and other trusted advisors of deceased family members to carry out their last wishes.

Power of Attorney

Having someone you trust to manage your financial affairs when you're unable to do so is an important decision. Webb Charpia can help you get a long-lasting power of attorney form that ensures your estate stays protected for the future. This means you can appoint a person or trustee organization to manage your affairs when you're unavailable.

At Charpia & Hammes, Attorneys at Law, our team assist clients with the arduous process of preparing various powers of Attorney in Summerville and Charleston, South Carolina.


Why Do You Need a Power of Attorney?

Drawing up a Power of Attorney in Summerville, SC, can be a very sensible form of forward-thinking when buying or selling a property. By preparing a POA in Summerville, you can appoint a trusted person to manage your affairs when you become unable to do so. As such, you can ensure that whatever happens in the future, there is someone you trust to look after your affairs.

Types of POA in South Carolina

There are several types of POA in South Carolina. These include:

Health Care Power of Attorney

This type allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions on your behalf when you become injured or disabled

General Power of Attorney

  • Obtaining insurance
  • Buying and selling real estate properties
  • Financial affairs
  • Banking matters
  • Planning retirement planning activities

This general agreement gives another person broad power to act on your behalf in any of the following areas below:

Limited Power of Attorney

Unlike a General POA, this type only gives limited legal authority to a person. Once prepared, the indicated person can only settle your property taxes with your funds and cannot sell your property.

Let Our Trusted Team Prepare Your POA in South Carolina

A POA must be successfully registered to be considered valid and in compliance with South Carolina law. In this instance, it is important to hire a real estate attorney to ensure that your permission can be used right away. Whatever your circumstance, our law team is well placed to create valid Power of Attorneys, giving you complete peace of mind that your legal affairs are always protected


Start your estate planning by calling (843) 261-7026.

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