Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Columbia Area

When you have a tax law or estate planning concern, the services of Columbia lawyer W. Verne McGough, Jr. from McGough Law Firm, P.A. may be of assistance. Mr. McGough is dedicated to providing individuals and businesses with diligent legal representation that focuses on every clients’ personal needs. Attorney McGough understands the stress involved in legal concerns, and he is dedicated to handling cases with the necessary care and compassion. Columbia Business Monthly Magazine selected him for inclusion in the “Legal Elite of the Midlands” in 2013 for Estate and Trust Law and Corporate Business Law. His firm also handles a variety of business law concerns.. Mr. McGough received his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He also has an LL.M in Taxation from Boston University, and an International MBA from the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business.. Contact his firm today for a free consultation.

Wesley concentrates his practice in commercial real estate development. He advises developers, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, lenders, and investors with regard to real estate development, sales, acquisitions, financing, leasing, construction, land use and zoning, and title insurance matters.. Wesley initially served as outside counsel to a commercial real estate development company which focused on large shopping center and free-standing drugstore development. He continued his practice at a large firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, before co-founding Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani, LLC.

The attorneys and staff of Elville and Associates are proud of the firm’s charitable organization – the Elville Center for the Creative Arts. Founded on June 30, 2014 by Elville and Associates’ principal and lead attorney Stephen R. Elville, J.D., LL.M., the Elville Center is a 501(c)(iii) non-profit corporation that partners with local and regional businesses such as the classical music station 91.5 WBJC, Music and Arts, schools, the Columbia Orchestra, and other non-profit organizations to provide music instruments, music instrument rental, music lessons, and participation in music-related activities to and for children of all ages throughout Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. The purpose of the Elville Center is to improve the quality of life of children of all ages by providing them the opportunity to learn music theory and application, and experience cultural events related to the musical and creative arts; and to use music and the promotion of music-related activities to transcend social and economic divisions.. As most of our clients are aware, Elville and Associates is an active sponsor of the arts through its support of WBJC classical radio and performances. The firm also promotes awareness of the arts by providing clients with opportunities to attend events at The Kennedy Center, The Strathmore, Modell Lyric Opera House, and other venues. Although Elville and Associates has traditionally supported and promoted music in the classical genre, student participants in Elville Center-sponsored educational activities have the ability to choose their own musical paths based on their own individual preferences, talents, and goals.. Your monetary donations and used musical instrument donations are critical to the success of the Elville Center’s mission. In addition to individual and corporate donations, Elville and Associates began its own contributions to the Elville Center in June, 2014. It is the hope of Mr. Elville that this charitable initiative will capture the imaginations and enthusiasm of our clients, business partners, and the community at large culminating in the fulfillment of many dreams and a continuation of the music.. If you are interested in the Elville Center for the Creative Arts and would like to learn more, or if you would like to make a musical instrument donation or monetary pledge, please contact visit the Elville Center online at  or contact Jeff Stauffer, Director, at or via email at  Personal meetings with Stephen Elville or Jeff Stauffer for further discussion of the Elville Center are available upon request.. Elville & Associates engages clients in a multi-step educational process to ensure that estate, elder law, and special needs planning works from inception, throughout lifetime, and at administration. Clients are encouraged to take advantage of the Planning Team Concept for leading-edge, customized planning. The mission of Elville and Associates is the education of clients and their families through counseling and superior legal-technical knowledge.

Ryan is capable of handling all aspects of commercial real estate transactions representing clients in their capacities as lenders, purchasers, sellers, developers, landlords and tenants. His familiarity with the aspects of a complex real estate transaction allows him to focus on the details necessary to complete the transaction efficiently and confidently. Ryan began his career at a large firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina before joining Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani, LLC at the end of 2010.

Rachael "was easy to talk to, and fair - yet relentless in a resolution.". Rachael Kennedy has practiced law in the Columbia area since 1998. Born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas, Rachael received her undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas and completed her law degree at the University of Missouri School of Law in 1997.  She started her solo practice in 2001.. More Than 20 Years Experience. Rachael's practice focuses on estate planning and management.  That includes wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, end-of-life planning, etc.  She also works with clients in the courtroom for guardianships, conservatorships, and probating estates (managing the court process after death).  Rachael's 20+ years of family law practice gives her an edge when dealing with the strain and family drama that can come following the death of a loved one or family member.. Rachael has put in an extensive amount of time with mediations: 250 hours of training and more than 6000 hours of mediations. This experience, combined with her sensitive, intuitive nature, allows Rachael to understand her clients’ experiences in a way that makes the entire legal process more manageable. She helps her clients predict what might happen next and gives them some sense of control during a difficult time.. Personal injury cases are another of Rachael's areas of expertise.  She helps clients through the legal and personal issues that inevitably occur after an injury.. Rachael serves on the Board of Directors for Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH), and has, for 20 years, been actively involved with this organization which provides free and low costs mediation.  She has presented at regional, national and international conferences of AFCC - the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.. Rachael offers a free 30-minute consultation to help potential clients focus their efforts on resolution.

Our firm handles many types of cases, but I like helping people to get their affairs in order (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills). I also like helping people to navigate the probate system (administration of estates, guardianships, and conservatorships.) If I can't help, I try to point people in the right direction.

My goals are (1) to provide existing and new clients with prompt, high quality legal representation in my areas of expertise at a reasonable fee, and (2) to fulfill my role as a managing partner of our law firm by maintaining and building on our firm's excellent reputation in the legal community.

My goal is to be your trusted advisor who helps you make the very best personal, financial, legal, and business decisions for your family and your business throughout your lifetime. I want to help you and your business not just now, but also when you can’t be there so that I can help guide your loved ones and colleagues through a difficult process.

Licensed SC attorney doing real estate closings in the Midlands for Refinances, purchases, and sales.

Lauren is the principal attorney at Oliver Leffler Law, and focuses on family law, estate planning, estate administration, and guardianship. She is a skilled negotiator and litigator, and is trained in numerous alternative dispute resolution methods, including collaborative law, mediation, and Parent Coordination.. Prior to joining the firm, Lauren worked for several law firms throughout Maryland handling trusts and estates matters. In addition to her legal experience, Lauren served several U.S. Government agencies including The White House, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This experience allows Lauren to lend a unique perspective to handling her client's complex issues.. Lauren works with her clients to facilitate long-lasting resolutions for families in crisis. This includes individuals who are contemplating marriage, separation, or divorce, as well as those who seek modifications in their child support, alimony, or other collateral obligations. While the goal is to resolve complex issues without going to court, in some cases that is simply not possible and in those cases, Lauren advocates zealously for her clients’ interests in court.. In working with clients to prepare or review their estate plans, Lauren works with closely with clients to plan for a potential future incapacity and death. This often includes utilizing various estate planning instruments to achieve the clients' objectives, including a last will and testament, trust agreement, durable powers of attorney, and an advance medical directive. Lauren’s comprehensive approach to estate planning contemplates the individual needs of her clients, including any death tax implications their estate may have, the need to preserve and manage assets for future generations, and ensure the overall dispositive goals are reached. Lauren also assists families with special needs children who may need to set up specific trust mechanisms to protect that child’s inheritance while maximizing the availability of public benefits.. During the probate process, Lauren represents clients in various roles, including Personal Representatives, beneficiaries, and creditors. Lauren’s combines her compassion for helping families through their darkest days with her skills in resolving inter-familial disputes to help minimize potential conflicts that could arise during the estate administration process. Lauren has assisted many individuals throughout the state of Maryland to help finalize their loved one’s final affairs.. For families who are struggling with a loved one who is no longer able to manage their own affairs, Lauren provides legal advice and representation in the guardianship process. Lauren draws on her experience and skills to demonstrate the need for a guardianship, and provides her clients the personal attention they need to help them through this process.. Lauren resides in Ellicott City with her husband, daughter, three step-children, and two dogs. When not helping clients, she enjoys painting, traveling, and yoga.

Jordan concentrates his practice in real estate matters, including real estate transactions, title issue resolution, contract review and drafting, and related business matters, such as LLC formation.. Jordan is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Finance and Real Estate and a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school, Jordan served as a Staff Member for the Real Property Trust and Estate Law Journal, founded and became President of the Real Estate Law Society, served on the Graduate Student Finance Committee, was a Student Attorney for the Non-Profit Organizations Clinic, and received CALI awards in Real Estate Transactions, Legal Research and Writing, Advanced Evidence, and Liberty Seminar. Jordan served as a Law Clerk at Rogers Townsend, where he went on to become an Associate Attorney.  He is now proudly an Attorney at Blair Cato located in the Vista area of Columbia, South Carolina.. Jordan is licensed to practice law in South Carolina and North Carolina.

John advises developers, investors, lenders, buyers and sellers with regard to financing, leasing, land use and development, conservation easements, construction, real estate title insurance, and all aspects of structuring commercial loan and business transactions. John enjoyed similar practices with large firms headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina before co-founding Graybill & Lansche, LLC.. John graduated with Honors in Psychology from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia.  He received his Masters in Human Resources from the Darla Moore School of Business and Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina.  While at Hampden-Sydney, John served as Treasurer of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, was named to Omicron Delta Kappa and served as an Advisor to the Honor Court.  John recently served as chair of his class reunion giving.

Jessica M. Gorsky joined Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett and Scherr LLP as an attorney in 2017 focusing her practice on estates and trusts and elder law. Her practice also includes business formation and taxation. Although primarily based in the Columbia office, Ms. Gorsky also works with clients in the firm’s Annapolis and Westminster offices.. Prior to joining Carney Kelehan, Ms, Gorsky was an attorney for Walsh & Company in Columbia, Maryland. In her position, she focused on estate planning, litigation matters, guardianship pleadings and estate and fiduciary income tax returns.  She presented “Medicaid—The Ins and Outs of Applying for Long Term Care Assistance in Maryland” at the Wealth Academy 2016 Seminar Series.. In her previous employment with Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White LLC, Ms. Gorsky administered probate and trust estates, conducted client intakes and drafted and recorded deeds for estate planning purposes. Ms. Gorsky also held positions at Stouffer Legal, Michael Hodes LLC and Law Office of Amy J. Seifert.. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Baltimore County Bar Association, Baltimore City Bar Association, Howard County Bar Association, Howard County Estate Planning Council and the Women Lawyers as Leaders Initiative.  Most recently Ms. Gorsky has also been appointed to the board of the Association for Community Services of Howard County.. Ms. Gorsky earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law with a concentration in estate planning. She also received a Master of Laws degree in taxation coupled with an estate planning certification. She received her bachelor’s degree in political science and fine arts from Syracuse University. She currently lives in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Jeremy W. Prince is a member and partner of Edwards and Prince. His practice includes Corporate and Business Law, Commercial/Business Litigation, Trusts/Estate Planning/Probate, Corporate & Business Taxation and Personal Taxation.. Jeremy obtained his Master of Laws in Taxation of Alabama and his Juris Doctor Degree at Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. Prior to law school, Jeremy graduated from the Fogelman College of Business and Economics where he obtained an MBA with concentration in finance and a BBA in accounting. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.. Jeremy is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, the Maury County Bar Association, and the Georgia Bar Association.. Jeremy practiced law in Columbus, Georgia at the law firm of Page, Scrantom, Sprouse, Tucker & Ford, P.C. for approximately 2 years.

Jared is a fast-paced, hard-working attorney who thrives in stressful environments, and loves helping individuals in need.  He is married to his wife, Anna, and has two children, Emily and Jonathan, and spends almost all non-working hours with family.  He loves camping, hiking, college football, fishing, and hunting.  He attends church at Columbia's Northeast Presbyterian Church, and enjoys hosting cookouts with family and friends.

I was born and raised in Walterboro, South Carolina.  After graduating in 1969 with a BS in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, I went to the University of South Carolina School of Law, where I earned my Juris Doctorate Degree in 1973.  After graduation from law school, I formed the partnership of Hunter & McWhirter with James Earl Hunter.  Hunter & McWhirter was a general practice law firm with an emphasis on personal injury law.  That same year I was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of the State of South Carolina, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina and, later, was admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.. In 1977, I was elected by the Lexington County Bar Association to the position of Public Defender for Lexington County.  The office was formed for the purpose of providing legal representation to indigent criminal defendants, and I held that position for fourteen years.. While working part-time as Public Defender for Lexington County, I continued to build our law practice, and in 1986, formed the firm which became McWhirter & Associates.  At that time, our practice focused on the various areas of personal injury law, including workers' compensation, auto accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability and products liability.  In 1988, we expanded the firm to include an office in Columbia, South Carolina.  Since then, we have added offices in Orangeburg, Sumter, Newberry, Camden and Aiken.. We continue to strive to give the very best legal service to the thousands of clients we have been honored to serve over the past 40 years.. Any result our firm may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

If you're looking for a reliable and experienced real estate closing attorney in South Carolina, you've come the right place. Our attorneys have over half a century of combined experience in practicing real estate law and have handled tens of thousands of real estate closings during that time.. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, a seasoned investor, or a seller who wants your own representation for your sale, the attorneys at Boger & Peters can guide you through the closing process and make sure your interests are being protected. We offer personalized legal representation, competitive fees, and flexible scheduling options.

I'm an attorney focusing on finding pragmatic solutions for tax and business issues. From settlement agreements and education expenses to S elections and operating agreements (and everything in between), I help clients understand the tax effects and legal implications of their personal and business decisions.

I primarily focus my practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law. I believe that everyone should have a well-structured and carefully thought out plan for disability and death. As a result of this philosophy, I have built my practice by representing a wide range of clients, including parents with young children, parents with special needs children, business owners, retirees, elderly individuals, and others. I do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to planning. I take time to learn my clients' needs and objectives and then develop a plan that is customized for their unique situations. If you would like an experienced attorney to represent you in one of these areas of law, or even if you think you may have some other legal need, I welcome your call and am happy to discuss your specific situation with you.

I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law.  I am a Certified Public Accountant and prior Associate Probate Judge for Richland County Probate Court.  I have been practicing law for over 19 years and concentrate my practice in estate planning and probate law.

Herb Willbrand graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 1959.  He is currently a member of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel and the Boone County Bar Association.  In addition to his general practice, Herb focuses on the preparation of estate and tax planning documents, including wills and trust agreements, for individuals and professionals throughout Missouri.  He also provides trust and estate administration services. Herbert has a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent rating for ethical standards and legal ability.

Haley is a licensed real estate broker and began her career managing and selling real estate. Her practice involves advising lenders, developers, investors, buyers and sellers with regard to all aspects of commercial real estate transactions.

Erin A. Cook is the owner of Estate Planning of SC, LLC. Prior to starting her own firm in 2008, Erin spent 7 years as an associate with two highly respected firms in Columbia, South Carolina. Her practice concentrates on both taxable and nontaxable estate planning; probate and trust administration and prenuptial agreements.. Erin received her B.A. in English from Winthrop University, her J.D. from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2000, and her Masters of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida. While at Cumberland, Erin served as Student Materials Editor for the Cumberland Law Review, and her article, "Shining Lights at the Bar: Shakespeare's Portia as a Model for Female Attorneys," was published in 2000.. Active in her community, Erin is involved with the Junior League of Columbia, Women in Philanthropy, Alliance for Women, Young Leaders Society of the United Way, and Community Opportunity Resource. She also serves on the Membership Committee of the Summit Club, and is a member of the following professional organizations: Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning Council, and Columbia Tax Study Group. She is also a frequent lecturer on tax, estate planning, and probate and trust administration issues.

Chris realizes that estate planning is the easiest thing in the world to put off, and that’s why he’s committed to making the process comfortable, easy, and accessible. Whether it’s making sure the right people are in charge of caring for your children, drafting trusts for special needs beneficiaries, engaging in complex estate tax planning, or crafting documents to account for any number of unique circumstances, Chris has worked with thousands of Maryland individuals and families to put together the right plan for them.. Chris focuses his practice on estate planning to help his clients prepare for the unexpected, and estate administration, to help make sure a loved one’s wishes are carried out. Prior to joining the firm, Chris spent six years at a boutique estates and trusts firm in Baltimore County.. A long-time resident of Howard County, Chris is proud to serve his community. He spends as much of his free time as he can with his wife and three young boys. Chris enjoys cooking for his family and spending time with friends.

Byron Lindberg is a knowledgeable, dynamic and established lawyer with over 20 years of practice in Tennessee. He provides counsel and representation in matters of estate planning and intellectual property services. Byron possesses the trial and appellate experience and expertise to help you receive justice and compensation for your injuries and losses. His litigation practice includes the areas of auto and truck accidents, wrongful death, construction defects, and workplace injuries. He will personally advocate on your behalf throughout the entire process, and will extend to you as his client: compassion, communication and commitment.