Estate Planning and Probate Attorney Mount Pleasant SC
Planning for the future and handling a loved one’s estate shouldn’t be overwhelming. At Jung Disability and Injury Advocates, we help families in Mount Pleasant, Charleston, and across the Lowcountry with the two most common legal needs—getting essential estate documents in place and guiding clients through probate after a loss. With over 30 years of experience, our family legal team offers honest answers, practical steps, and a focus on straightforward service.
Simple Estate Planning—Start With the Basics
If you’ve been putting off estate planning because you think it’s too complicated, you’re not alone. Most people need only a few core documents: a simple will, a power of attorney, and an advance healthcare directive. These forms let you control who receives your assets, name guardians for minor children, and choose someone to make financial and healthcare decisions if you’re ever unable.
You don’t need a complex trust or extensive legal process to get started. Our firm drafts plain-language documents that cover the essentials and help you avoid unnecessary confusion for your family later on.
Probate Administration—What Happens After a Death
When someone passes away, their estate usually goes through probate court—a process that validates the will, appoints an executor, gathers assets, pays debts, and distributes what remains to heirs. Even if there’s no will, South Carolina law provides a clear process for distributing assets. Probate can feel intimidating, but it’s a step-by-step system, and our attorneys guide you through each filing, deadline, and court requirement until everything is resolved.
We help executors and families across Charleston County, Mount Pleasant, and statewide keep the process on track and avoid preventable mistakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer for probate in South Carolina?
You aren’t required to have a lawyer, but most families find professional guidance helps prevent costly delays and paperwork errors.
Do I need a will if my estate is simple?
Yes—even for a modest estate, a will makes your wishes clear and simplifies the probate process for your family.
What happens if someone dies without a will in SC?
State law decides who inherits, which may not match what you want. We help families navigate probate when there’s no will.
What to Bring to Your Estate Planning or Probate Consultation
You don’t have to have everything perfect—just bring what you have, and we’ll guide you through the rest.
To make your meeting productive, gather: