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Estate Planning and Probate with Morton & Gettys

Estate planning and probate are topics people prefer to avoid. Eventually, though, facing these issues is inevitable. The estate planning and probate attorneys at Morton & Gettys have the legal skills and knowledge to help clients with these sensitive matters. The entire team, from attorneys to paralegals, has deep experience guiding families through what can be an emotionally fraught topic.

Sometimes a simple Will can suffice. In many situations, a complete estate planning package, including trusts and business succession plans, is necessary. In other cases, families call on us to help with the estate after a loved one has passed and they are facing probate.

No matter your needs, the Morton & Gettys probate and estate planning attorneys are here to help clients in South Carolina and nearby North Carolina counties.

The Morton & Gettys estate planning approach

You’ve worked hard to build a good life for yourself and your family. Make sure you’ve provided for your loved ones’ future with the help of an estate planning attorney at Morton & Gettys.

Estate planning is about much more than a single document. It’s an interconnected set of steps needed to protect your loved ones. These can include:

  • Business succession planning that hands your company off to the next generation while avoiding the harsh impact of excessive estate taxes
  • A careful examination of your business’s legal setup, so that the company’s fate isn’t determined by default under probate law
  • Trusts for minor children or grandchildren that both provide for them and protect them until they’re mature enough to handle the responsibility
  • Trust administration and probate administration that focus on making sure everything is done properly

You can count on the experienced estate planning team at Morton & Gettys to create a custom plan, uniquely suited for your circumstances and needs. We also can administer your trusts and estate, helping to ensure that your wishes are carried out.

Morton & Gettys probate assistance

The probate attorneys at Morton & Gettys stand ready to help those who have lost loved ones. Our goal is to shoulder the stress for grieving families and friends. We have the experience to keep the often-confusing process on track, from opening the estate to final reconciliation.

Our probate attorneys are skilled litigators who can represent you should matters become contentious. We stand by heirs, personal representatives, and estates during court proceedings. From contested wills to debt restructuring or rental properties, our probate attorneys have the skills you need.

Morton & Gettys probate attorneys also serve as fiduciaries in cases where families want a neutral party.

Call the estate planning and probate attorneys at Morton & Gettys

Contact us today at 803.366.3388 to see how you can benefit from our complete estate planning and probate services.

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    John P. Gettys, Jr.

    John P. Gettys, Jr.

    Managing Partner

    P 803.366.3388
    F 803.675.0503

    Heath Myers

    Heath Myers

    Attorney

    P 803.366.3458
    F 803.675.0503

    Contact the estate planning attorneys at Morton & Gettys today to see how you can benefit from our complete estate planning services.