South Carolina Last Will and Testament

A Last Will and Testament outlines how your assets are distributed after death. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.

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Common South Carolina Last Will and Testament documents

  • Simple Will — outlines basic asset distribution without complex conditions.
  • Attested Will — signed by witnesses to validate the testator's intentions.
  • Self-Proving Will — includes a notarized affidavit for easier probate.
  • Pour-Over Will — transfers assets into a trust upon death.
  • Holographic Will — handwritten document that may not need witnesses.
  • Mutual Will — executed by two people, often spouses, with shared provisions.

Similar documents: key differences

  • Will vs. Trust — a will directs asset distribution at death, while a trust manages assets during life.
  • Testamentary Will vs. Living Will — a testamentary will takes effect upon death, while a living will outlines healthcare decisions during incapacity.
  • Formal Will vs. Holographic Will — formal wills are typically typed and witnessed; holographic wills are handwritten and may not require witnesses.
  • Mutual Will vs. Mirror Will — mutual wills are binding agreements between parties; mirror wills are similar but not necessarily enforceable.

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FAQs

A trust can provide benefits, like avoiding probate, but a will is still essential.

If no will exists, state laws will dictate asset distribution, which may not align with your wishes.

Review your will every few years or after significant life events, like marriage or the birth of a child.

Beneficiary designations on accounts may override your will, directing assets to named individuals.

Yes, you can designate separate agents for financial and healthcare decisions in your will or other documents.

Glossary

  • Testator - A person who creates a will.
  • Beneficiary - An individual or entity entitled to receive assets from a will.
  • Probate - The legal process of validating a will after death.
  • Executor - The person appointed to carry out the terms of a will.
  • Asset - Property or items of value owned by an individual.
  • Intestate - Dying without a valid will.
  • Witness - A person who observes the signing of a will.
  • Testamentary - Relating to a will or testament.
  • Legacy - An amount of money or property left in a will.

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