Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Greenville, SC
At Horton & Horton Law Firm, we specialize in residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, business planning, special needs trusts, probate and trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships, and estate and trust litigation. Our attorneys bring skills and experience comparable to large law firms while offering personalized service rooted in our local community. We maintain a trusted network of legal professionals to address matters outside our primary practice areas.Located in Greenville's historic West End, we serve clients across South Carolina using technology to ensure convenient long-distance representation. Our firm was founded on shared values by attorneys who met in law school, married, and reunited after 15 years of separate careers to create a practice that reflects their personal and professional principles.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Business Planning
Guardianships
Estate Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer expertise in multiple legal specialties including real estate and estate planning
- Our attorneys provide personalized service with local community knowledge
- We maintain a trusted network for handling diverse legal matters
- Founders combine 15+ years of separate legal experience
- We utilize technology for convenient statewide client representation
Associations and certifications
- Greenville Business Magazine Legal Elite
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, title insurance, contract drafting, and dispute resolution. We handle development projects, financing arrangements, and landlord-tenant matters. Our experience includes tax sales, quiet title actions, and foreclosure proceedings.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Our services address probate avoidance, tax planning, and special needs trusts. We help clients protect assets and ensure their wishes are honored through customized legal strategies.
Probate Administration
We guide executors and administrators through the probate process, handling estate inventory, debt settlement, and asset distribution. Our experience includes contested probate matters and trust administration for complex estates.
Business Planning
We assist with business formation, contract drafting, and transactional matters. Our services include entity selection, partnership agreements, and compliance strategies. We help businesses navigate legal challenges while focusing on long-term growth.
Guardianships
We establish and manage guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults. Our services include court petitions, asset management, and ongoing reporting. We help families protect vulnerable individuals through legal frameworks that ensure proper care and financial oversight.
People
Jan M. Horton
Attorney
Jan Horton focuses on real estate law with 20+ years of experience. Recognized as Legal Elite in Real Estate by Greenville Business Magazine, she combines technical expertise with community knowledge to serve clients across South Carolina.
E. Zachary Horton
Attorney
Zach Horton specializes in estate planning and probate with advanced tax law training. Recognized as Legal Elite in Trusts and Estates, he brings technical precision and mediation expertise to complex legal matters across South Carolina.
Lauren Lavin Wagner
Attorney
Lauren Wagner handles residential real estate and estate planning matters. As a South Carolina native and recent law graduate, she provides dedicated service in property transactions and legal documentation for clients throughout the state.
Questions
What legal services does Horton & Horton offer?
We specialize in real estate law, estate planning, probate administration, business planning, guardianships, and estate litigation across South Carolina.
How do you serve clients outside Greenville?
We use modern technology to provide convenient long-distance representation while maintaining personalized service for clients statewide.
What makes your firm different from large law firms?
We combine large-firm expertise with personalized attention, offering tailored solutions from professionals deeply rooted in the local community.
Can you handle legal matters outside your primary focus areas?
Yes, we maintain a trusted network of attorneys to address legal needs beyond our primary practice areas.
