Estate Planning Attorney in Charleston, SC
We work with individuals and families in the Lowcountry to build thoughtful, personalized plans.
Plan with Confidence. Protect What Matters Most.
Planning for the future isn’t always easy to think about, but it’s one of the most important things you can do for the people you care about.
Whether you’re creating a will for the first time, setting up a trust, or simply trying to understand your options, having the right guidance makes the process feel clear and approachable, not overwhelming.
At Ethridge Law Group’s Life Path Division, Rebecca Anderson is your estate planning attorney. Charleston and Mount Pleasant families come to her for thoughtful, personalized plans built around their specific goals and life circumstances. Rebecca graduated magna cum laude from the Charleston School of Law and brings more than 15 years of legal experience to every client she serves. She understands the community, the courts, and the families she works with, and that makes a difference.
Estate Planning Attorney in Charleston & Mount Pleasant, SC
- Do I need a will or a trust, or both?
- What happens to my family if something unexpected happens to me?
- How can I make things easier for the people I love?
- Who will make decisions if I can’t make them myself?
Will Attorney in Charleston, SC
A strong estate plan often starts with a will. As your will attorney in Charleston, we help you clearly outline your wishes, name guardians for minor children, and designate someone you trust to manage your estate. Without a will, South Carolina law makes those decisions for you, and the outcome may not reflect what you would have chosen.
A will allows you to:
- Name the person who receives your assets
- Appoint guardians for minor children
- Designate a trusted person to manage your estate
As your will attorney in Charleston, we help you:
- Clearly outline your wishes in a legally valid document
- Name trusted individuals to carry out your plan
- Reduce the risk of confusion or conflict among family members
- Keep your will updated as your life changes
Trust Attorney in Charleston, SC
Trusts are one of the most powerful tools in estate planning, but they aren’t right for everyone. As a trust attorney in Charleston, we help you understand whether a trust makes sense for your situation and which type fits your goals.
A living trust lets you manage your assets during your lifetime and direct how they’re handled after your passing. Unlike a will, a living trust allows certain assets to transfer outside of probate, which can simplify the process for your family. We help you determine whether a living trust is right for you and make sure it’s properly set up and funded.
Beyond living trusts, we also help clients structure trusts to protect assets for specific beneficiaries, plan for family situations that need more flexibility, and ensure everything is properly titled and aligned with your overall plan.
A trust can help you:
- Avoid probate in certain situations
- Manage how and when assets are distributed
- Provide additional privacy and control
- Support family-specific planning needs
Advance Directives & Planning for Incapacity
Estate planning isn’t only about what happens after you pass away; it also includes planning for situations where you may not be able to make decisions for yourself. As an advance directive attorney in Charleston, we help you prepare:
- Healthcare powers of attorney, naming someone you trust to make medical decisions
- Living wills, documenting your preferences for end-of-life care
- Financial powers of attorney, ensuring your finances can be managed if needed
Estate Planning That Reflects Your Life
No two families are the same, and your estate plan should reflect that. As your estate planning attorney, Charleston families of all kinds come to us for guidance, from first-time planners to those navigating major life changes. We work with:
- Young professionals getting their first plan in place
- Growing families who need to protect children and assets
- Individuals planning for long-term care
- Those updating existing plans after a major life change
Serving Charleston & Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
We work with clients throughout Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and surrounding Lowcountry communities. Working with a local estate planning attorney, Charleston residents benefit from someone who understands South Carolina law, the local courts, and the unique needs of Lowcountry families, which makes the entire process smoother and more personal.
Charleston / Mount Pleasant Office:
1100 Queensborough Blvd, Suite 200, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 | (843) 614-0007