How do I select a good attorney? Start by doing some homework and find out what kind of law the attorney practices. This can be as simple as referencing the firm’s website, checking the yellow pages and calling to ask for a firm brochure to be mailed to you. Consulting with friends can be helpful,…
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Filial responsibility laws
I have children here and in Pennsylvania and are trying to decide where to retire. I heard something about filial responsibility laws and want to know if they exist in South Carolina. South Carolina does not have a filial responsibility law or a law that makes an adult child responsible to provide support for an…
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Pre-planning for Long Term Care
How can one pre-plan for long term care? There is an old Chinese saying that the best time to plant a tree for shade is 20 years ago. The second best time is now. There are two kinds of planning for long term care – pre-planning and crisis planning. Pre-planning is when the client has…
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Annuity Basics
My attorney suggested I consider an annuity. Can you explain some basics about annuities? I read an interesting article in a professional publication that I think did a good job explaining the basics so I’m going to draw from the writing of NAELA Attorney Lori Parker in answering your question. Much like dogs come in…
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