Business Details
Elder Law & Estate Planning Services in Charleston, SC
The Law Office Of Seth A. Levy provides comprehensive legal solutions in elder law and estate planning, serving clients in Charleston, South Carolina. With over three decades of legal experience, including specialized focus on estate planning since 2015, the firm offers tailored services such as wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, and probate administration. Our approach combines technical expertise with compassionate guidance, ensuring clients receive clear explanations and personalized strategies to protect their assets and future.We maintain two convenient offices in Mount Pleasant and West Ashley, serving families across the Lowcountry region. Client testimonials consistently highlight our thoroughness, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex legal matters while maintaining professional integrity.
Services
Estate Planning
Medicaid Planning
Probate Administration
Special Needs Trusts
Power of Attorney
Guardianship
Trust Administration
Will Preparation
Asset Protection
Long-Term Care Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of combined legal experience with specialized focus on elder law since 2017
- Our team provides personalized estate planning strategies tailored to individual family needs
- We maintain transparent communication with detailed document explanations throughout the process
- Our practice combines technical legal expertise with compassionate client support
- We serve Charleston-area clients with two conveniently located offices in Mount Pleasant and West Ashley
What people say
Excellent service
Very professional
Knowledgeable staff
Peace of mind
Highly recommend
Services
Estate Planning
We develop comprehensive estate plans that protect assets and ensure proper distribution according to client wishes. Our services include will preparation, revocable living trusts, and irrevocable trusts tailored to individual needs. Clients receive detailed guidance through the entire planning process to ensure legal compliance and family security.
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid eligibility planning helps clients qualify for benefits while preserving family assets. We implement legal strategies to convert countable assets into exempt resources while maintaining compliance with complex state and federal regulations. Our approach balances immediate care needs with long-term financial security.
Special Needs Trusts
We establish special needs trusts that provide financial support for disabled beneficiaries without jeopardizing government assistance eligibility. Our plans protect assets from creditors while ensuring continued access to essential programs. We guide families through both first-party and third-party trust options.
Probate Administration
Our probate services assist personal representatives in executing wills and settling estates efficiently. We guide clients through asset inventory, debt settlement, tax compliance, and distribution processes while minimizing family conflicts and court delays through strategic planning.
Power of Attorney
We draft durable and general power of attorney documents that authorize trusted agents to manage financial and healthcare decisions. Our customized documents ensure legal authority remains valid during incapacitation while protecting client interests through clearly defined parameters.
People
Seth Levy
Attorney
Licensed since 1984, Seth Levy transitioned to elder law after personal experience with end-of-life planning. He focuses on estate planning, Medicaid strategies, and special needs trusts while maintaining South Carolina Bar membership since 2017.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential for South Carolina residents?
Every South Carolina resident should have a will, durable power of attorney, and healthcare directives. We recommend revocable living trusts for probate avoidance and special needs trusts for families with disabled beneficiaries.
How can Medicaid planning help with nursing home costs?
Our Medicaid planning strategies help clients qualify for benefits while preserving assets through legal techniques that convert countable resources into exempt categories while maintaining compliance with changing regulations.
What happens if someone dies without a will in South Carolina?
Intestate estates follow state distribution laws rather than personal wishes. Our probate services help families navigate this process while minimizing conflicts and ensuring proper asset distribution according to statutory guidelines.
How do special needs trusts protect government benefit eligibility?
These trusts provide financial support without disqualifying beneficiaries from assistance programs by maintaining asset separation while allowing discretionary distributions for enhanced quality of life.
What's the difference between guardianship and power of attorney?
Power of attorney is proactive planning for future incapacity, while guardianship requires court intervention when no prior documents exist. We help clients establish legal authority for decision-making in both scenarios.
How do I start the estate planning process?
Contact our office for an initial consultation where we'll assess your assets, family situation, and goals to create customized estate planning documents that protect your legacy and provide clear instructions.
