It is important to arrange for the safeguard and disposition of your estate prior to the onset of any infirmity or accident that might make doing so later impossible or much more stressful. Attorney Adam Gess can assist you in utilizing the key estate planning tools available in South Carolina to meet your unique goals and directives.

The heart of most sound estate plans is a well crafted Will. Many people underestimate the value of their Estate and are not aware of what may be considered part of their estate for tax and probate purposes. Mr. Gess can discuss with you the interaction and interplay between your personal property, life insurance benefits, retirement benefits, jointly held property and probate 'Estate', so that you get a comprehensive estate plan.

Some recent cases in the news have also evidenced the importance of having a person designated to act on your behalf in certain situations in which you are incapacitated. A carefully drafted Healthcare Power of Attorney and General Durable Power of Attorney can identify and appoint the person you trust to represent your interest during periods of incapacity.

Mr. Gess has developed relationships with local accountants, banking institutions and trust management offices to provide each of our client's with a comprehensive and tailored estate plan. To arrange to have your current estate documents reviewed or to schedule an initial consultation, please call us 843.379.5117 or email Adam Gess.