Your teen is becoming more independent, but still needs plenty of advice from you. With more money to spend and more opportunities to spend it, your teen can easily get into financial trouble. With …

In the arena of estate planning, avoiding unnecessary court involvement, preserving privacy, maximizing income tax deferral planning (IRA’s), planning to ensure availability of government benefits …

Hurricane Idalia may be over, but hurricane season hasn’t ended yet! Every year, hurricane season makes its visit from June 1st through November 30th. During this time, it is always highly …

Friends often tell me how much their lives are enriched by the special bond they share with their grandchildren. At their older stage of life, these happy grandparents also feel a little wiser than …

When was the last time you sat in a chair at home and watched TV and were truly comfortable?   Maybe you have a hard time reaching around the side of the chair to work the handle to lift your feet? …

WSAV News 3 On Your Side is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Roberts to the position of Chief Meteorologist.   Roberts advances from his role as weekend meteorologist which he has served …

For investors looking to be more aggressive, it can be difficult to differentiate between what’s rumored to work and what does work when it comes to creating a successful investment strategy. …

Chris Corkern, president of May River Financial Group May River Financial Group, formerly known as the Corkern Group, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year of providing business, investment, …

A few years ago, your mom showed you her will which outlined that her entire estate would be split in equal shares between you and your two brothers. However, after mom passed away just three months …

City of Beaufort Appoints New Attorney   Benjamin T. Coppage of Coppage Law Firm, LLC, was appointed attorney for the City of Beaufort on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at City Council’s Regular Meeting.   …

Trust law enables us to create legal structures that guarantee our assets will stay in our family bloodline protected for generations.   How?   Let’s assume Rick and Mabeline have three children …

Barbara (“Barbie”) and Kenneth ( “Ken”) were married for over 40 years. Ken recently passed away. At the time of Ken’s death, and in addition to the assets jointly owned with Barbie, …

The tools available to a carpenter are hammers, nails, and power tools.   The tools available to an estate planning attorney are: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Contracts, …

The United Way of the Lowcountry’s Women United announced that it has awarded scholarships to four exceptional local women pursuing their higher education degrees.   The scholarships are made …

Kathy Schnelle It’s no secret that “true crime” has grown increasingly popular in the United States, and across the globe over the past several years. From podcasts to docuseries, true crime …

The high school chapter in your child’s life story book has come to an end. The past few weeks and months you likely have spent running around trying to prepare to send your new college student off …

Since 2020, the University of South Carolina Beaufort has more than quadrupled externally sponsored funding, a testament to the talent and resourcefulness of its faculty and staff. Awards received …

Bishop Eye Center welcomes ophthalmologist Dr. Paul Bell to its growing practice. Appointments are now being scheduled with Dr. Bell at all three Bishop Eye Center locations. Dr. Bell is the newest …

In the arena of estate planning, avoiding unnecessary Court involvement, preserving privacy, maximizing income tax deferral planning (IRA’s), planning to ensure availability of government benefits …

BCSK President, Teddy McCracken; BCSK Executive Director, Constance Martin-Witter; Hargray Regional General Manager, Joel Braun; Michael Lewis; and, BCSK Treasurer, Gloria Gadson. SUBMITTED Hargray …