Probate Litigation Attorney in North Charleston

Estate Dispute Representation from a Team That Includes a Former South Carolina Probate Judge

Formal estate disputes call for counsel with direct probate court experience. PMC Law Firm represents North Charleston residents in probate litigation matters before the Charleston County Probate Court. Our team includes a former South Carolina Probate Judge, a former probate court law clerk, and a former probate estate clerk. Together, they have more than 50 years of combined probate courthouse experience.

That courtroom background shapes our approach to will contests, trust disputes, and fiduciary violation claims. We understand how probate courts assess arguments, evidence, and procedural issues when deciding these cases.

If you’re facing a probate dispute in North Charleston or anywhere in Charleston County, call (800) 914-0620 to speak with our probate litigation team.

Probate Litigation Cases We Handle for North Charleston Clients

Legal strategy depends on the nature of the dispute. A will contest focuses on whether a will is legally valid, while fiduciary claims concern how an executor or personal representative administered estate assets. Heirship, creditor, and property disputes raise different questions within the probate process.

Case types we handle include:

• Will Contests: We represent challengers alleging undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, fraud, or technical flaws in the will’s execution.
• Will Contest Defense: We defend executors and personal representatives facing challenges to a will’s validity.
• Petitions to Determine Heirs: We assist heirs in establishing their legal standing when heirship is disputed or unclear.
• Creditor’s Claims Against the Estate: We help estate fiduciaries navigate and manage creditor claims properly.
• Petitions to Partition Real Property: We file partition actions when heirs or beneficiaries disagree over the distribution of inherited property during probate.
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty: We represent beneficiaries who believe an executor failed to meet fiduciary obligations, and we defend executors against those accusations.

In South Carolina, interested parties, including heirs, beneficiaries, and others with a financial stake in the estate, can have standing to challenge a will or assert a claim against an estate. Each party needs independent legal counsel because a beneficiary and an executor in the same dispute often have directly opposing interests.

Probate Court Experience for North Charleston Estate Disputes

Our founding partner, Tiffany Provence, served as elected Probate Judge in Dorchester County for more than 10 years and as Associate Judge for an additional two years. She is among the youngest female judges in South Carolina’s history. She also holds an Avvo 10.0 rating, is a member of the National Trial Lawyers, and is on the South Carolina Pro Bono Honor Roll. Her experience evaluating probate disputes from the bench directly informs how we build strategy for our clients.

David Causey served as a probate court law clerk, and Gail Elmore brings experience as a former probate estate clerk. Our team has viewed probate disputes from the perspectives of a judge, law clerk, and estate clerk, giving us insight into the issues a Charleston County Probate Court case can present.

Client Donna S. put it this way: “Tiffany and her team worked countless hours on my father’s estate. They are dedicated, honest, and put clients’ interests above their own.”

A few additional points distinguish how we work:

• Both Sides of the Dispute: We represent claimants and defending parties alike, so experience with each side informs our strategy.
• Dedicated Legal Teams: Cases receive a dedicated legal team, not a rotating roster of unfamiliar attorneys.
• Mediation as an Option: When appropriate, we offer mediation as an alternative path to resolution.

Talk to a Probate Litigation Lawyer in North Charleston

Probate disputes don’t resolve on their own, and delay can limit your options. Whether you’re a beneficiary concerned about how an estate is being administered, an executor facing a challenge, or an heir involved in a property dispute, PMC Law Firm can explain your legal position and available options.

We serve clients in North Charleston and throughout Charleston County. Call (800) 914-0620 or submit our online consultation form to get started.