Where there's a will, there's a way: Wills and Advance Directives

Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greenville If you don't have a will when you die in South Carolina, "essentially you're letting the state legislature decide what happens to your property and who will administer it," says former Greenville...

An episode of the Simple Civics: Greenville County podcast, hosted by Greater Good Greenville, titled "Where there's a will, there's a way: Wills and Advance Directives" was published on December 6, 2022 and runs 33 minutes.

December 6, 2022 ·33m · Simple Civics: Greenville County

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Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greenville

If you don't have a will when you die in South Carolina, "essentially you're letting the state legislature decide what happens to your property and who will administer it," says former Greenville County Probate Judge Diane Smock. She talks with Jessica Ferguson of Turner Padget about wills, estates, and advance directives.

You'll learn:

Why it's so important to have a will, health care power of attorney, and power of attorney - even if you don't have a lot of wealth
How not having a will can needlessly tie up your home and property from your heirs, especially your children Why having a will and advance directives in place is a gift you give your family after you die, preventing stress and disagreements during an emotional time
That probate laws are state-specific, so you need your will reviewed if you live in SC but had it created in another state
How to get a will drawn up if you make under 200% of poverty
And much more!

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