B. Faith Martzin, PC - Attorney

05/11/2026

May is Elder Law Month and a good opportunity to remind us all to be wary of scams often perpetuated on those who may be more trusting. It is not unusual for me to hear from clients of scams that they fell prey to or that were attempted against them. Here are some good tips to remind ourselves of:

10/06/2025

So you are curious about doing a will, but not sure you want to schedule an appointment with an attorney or go to a high-pressure dinner offered by an estate planner. Instead, attend a Law Talk sponsored by the library and the SC Bar.
The Mauldin Library is offering a Law Talk on Monday, November 10th at 6:30 about Wills, Estates and Probate. The public is welcome.

09/27/2025

Is a trust a public document like a will? No! A trust helps to maintain privacy of your beneficiaires.

Trusts of all types are generally not recorded and do not become a public record. The privacy this allows can be a primary motivation for handling your estate planning through a trust.

04/25/2025

Fewer than 50% of people actually create an estate plan. Doing so helps your loved ones tremendously during a very emotional and difficult time. https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/content-hub/article/how-estate-plans-can-help-family-members-avoid-legal-battles-20926

03/28/2025

When dusting the winter cobwebs off your estate planning binder, remember to take a peek inside to see if you need to update!

Estate planning is a valuable aspect of financial and personal planning that ensures your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes and that your health care preferences are followed. However, creating ...

11/19/2024

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its tax inflation adjustment figures for tax year 2025.

09/23/2024

Questions about amendments to estate plans come up often - and probably should come up more often! Many times I prefer to write a whole new document rather than prepare an amendment. This law firm agrees with me!

Clients occasionally ask us to prepare a codicil or trust amendment for their existing estate plan. We'd rather prepare whole new documents.

08/23/2024

Handling an inheritance can be more important than receiving one. Here are some tips to help.

Avoid making these common mistakes that can rapidly affect your inheritance and future plans.

06/28/2024

Beneficiary designations can impact your estate plan in dramatic ways. Do you know who your beneficiaries are?
https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/content-hub/article/what-is-a-contingent-beneficiary-20492

03/29/2024

What about you? Is your will in place AND current?

Four in 10 people believe they do not have enough assets to make a will, according to a new survey. This statistic reflects a common misconception about estate planning: that it is only for the wealthy.