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ESSENTIAL ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUNG ADULTS
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ESSENTIAL ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUNG ADULTS

If you are a young adult, you probably have not given much thought to estate planning. After all, you are young and do not have a lot of assets to speak for, so why would you need an estate plan? An estate plan includes a…

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When can i sue for nursing home neglect?
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When can i sue for nursing home neglect?

It can be a difficult decision to put your loved one into a nursing home. But you make that choice because you trust that your loved one will receive the attention and care they need. Unfortunately, some caregivers don’t live up to the responsibility that’s…

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HOW IS DEBT DIVIDED IN A DIVORCE IN SC?
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HOW IS DEBT DIVIDED IN A DIVORCE IN SC?

How is debt divided in a divorce in SC? Marital property is subject to equitable division in a divorce – things like real estate, cars, bank accounts, and most things of value will be divided between the parties either by agreement or by the court. But…

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WHEN THE PROSECUTOR LOSES THEIR CASE…
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WHEN THE PROSECUTOR LOSES THEIR CASE…

Sometimes, it’s not so much the defense lawyer wins as the prosecutor loses their case. For example, in an attempted murder trial in Richland County earlier this month, the case ended in a directed verdict of acquittal for the defendant because the prosecutors on the case failed to…

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CAN I GET WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND FILE A LAWSUIT?
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CAN I GET WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND FILE A LAWSUIT?

Can you get workers’ compensation and file a lawsuit? Like most questions about the law, the answer depends… In most cases, you cannot sue your employer if they have workers’ compensation insurance – one purpose of the workers’ compensation laws is to protect employers from…

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WHAT IS A SLIP AND FALL CASE?
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WHAT IS A SLIP AND FALL CASE?

What is a slip and fall case? If you picture an old banana peel lying on the tile floor in a grocery store and an elderly shopper’s feet flying into the air as they step on it, you’ve got the basic idea. It is, of…

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Does ssdi cover mental-health issues?
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Does ssdi cover mental-health issues?

We all pay into federal payroll taxes each check with the comfort of knowing that if we’re ever injured or otherwise disabled we have a social safety net on which to rely. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government program designed to provide income…

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Can i adopt a stepchild in sc?
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Can i adopt a stepchild in sc?

Often, when people enter a “mixed marriage” with children from prior relationships, the new parent will want to go all-in and adopt their spouse’s child or children. You can adopt a stepchild in SC, but there are some things you should consider before making your…

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SC SUPREME COURT CALLS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER A LIAR
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SC SUPREME COURT CALLS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER A LIAR

In Ledford v. Dept. of Public Safety, the SC Supreme Court took the extraordinary step of censuring a workers’ compensation commissioner for allegedly 1) threatening criminal prosecution against a former highway patrol officer if he did not settle his workers’ compensation claim, and 2) lying…

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When should a pcr petition be amended?
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When should a pcr petition be amended?

In Love v. State, the SC Supreme Court reversed the PCR court’s denial of Love’s motion to amend his pleadings, although the request was not made until just before his hearing started. The case was remanded for a full hearing on the sole issue that…

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