Expert Answer: For many people, the word “trust” brings to mind wealthy families or complex tax planning. In reality, trusts are one of the most practical estate planning tools for ordinary families, including parents of young children, homeowners, and anyone who wants to make things easier for their loved ones. AContinue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: As of July 1, 2025, South Carolina residents have a new tool for estate planning—the ability to add a Transfer on Death (TOD) designation to their vehicle titles. This simple change can help families avoid probate and ensure a smoother transfer of ownershipContinue Reading
LawyerLisa, LLC has announced Lisa Hostetler Brown, Priti M. Patel, Dan Guiney, and Lane K. Cook have all been recognized by Columbia Business Monthly as 2020 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Lisa Hostetler Brown, J.D., CELA, Managing Attorney, is recognized in three categories: Tax & Estate Planning, Residential Real Estate,Continue Reading