Collins Family & Elder Law Group

09/02/2026

Back-to-school costs pile up fast with supplies, clothes, and activities for kids in Fort Mill. Child support covers these essentials to keep both parents stable. Collins Family & Elder Law Group guides families through modifications. Visit https://www.collinsfamilylaw.com/s/E4v3O9N

08/24/2026

Tax season is the perfect time to organize more than just your financial records. As you review retirement accounts, insurance policies, and other important documents, it's also a smart opportunity to confirm your beneficiary designations and estate planning documents still reflect your wishes.

In our latest blog, we explain what to review, common mistakes to avoid, and how a simple check today can help prevent costly complications for your loved ones in the future.

Tax season may not be enjoyable, but it does bring financial documents to your attention. If retirement account statements and insurance documents are already available, spending an hour reviewing beneficiary designations and estate planning docum...

08/20/2026

For many South Carolina families, the family home represents a lifetime of memories—and often their most valuable asset. Without proactive planning, however, Medicaid rules and estate recovery can put that legacy at risk.

In our latest blog, we explain how Medicaid impacts homeownership, explore strategies to help protect your home, and discuss why planning early can make all the difference. Read the full article to learn how you can safeguard your family's future.

If your family has a home that matters to you financially, emotionally, or both, and there is any possibility that long-term care may be needed in the coming years, it is important to discuss protecting that home now.

08/19/2026

Life brings unexpected changes to every family. Collins Family & Elder Law Group guides you through family legal matters with clarity and care. Contact us to explore your options. Visit https://www.collinsfamilylaw.com/s/L2q8s33

08/18/2026

A lake home is more than an asset—it’s where family traditions are made and memories are passed from one generation to the next. Without the right estate plan, however, a cherished property can become a source of conflict, unexpected expenses, and legal complications.

In our latest blog, we explore key estate planning considerations for families who own lake homes on Lake Wylie, Lake Wateree, and Lake Murray, along with strategies to help preserve both the property and your legacy.

Read the full article to learn how thoughtful planning today can help protect your family’s future.

If you own a lake property on Lake Wylie, Lake Wateree, or Lake Murray and have not considered its role in your estate plan, it is important to have this conversation now, before a health event or financial tension makes it urgent.

08/17/2026

We are proud to celebrate our attorneys who have been recognized as 2026 South Carolina Legal Elite honorees—a distinguished recognition of excellence in the legal profession. This achievement reflects the outstanding work they do every day on behalf of our clients and communities throughout South Carolina.

Family Law

⭐ Jennifer Rodrigue
⭐ Melinda Taylor
⭐ Madison Woschkolup
⭐ Monica Schuring
⭐ Stephanie M. Smith

⭐ Christine Robbins

Elder Law

⭐ Kristen Leonard
⭐ Lauren Riedy
⭐ Meredith Jolin

Congratulations to each of you on this well-earned recognition! Thank you for the compassion, dedication, and exceptional advocacy you bring to our clients every day. We are incredibly proud to have you representing Collins Family & Elder Law Group. 🎉👏

08/17/2026

Your legacy matters. Collins Family & Elder Law Group crafts wills and trusts to shield your assets from probate delays. Secure your family's future. Visit https://www.collinsfamilylaw.com/s/o7e0C95

08/11/2026

An inheritance can be vulnerable to more than just poor financial decisions. Depending on how assets are received and managed, inherited wealth may face risks from divorce, creditors, lawsuits, bankruptcy, and other unforeseen circumstances.

In their latest blog, Collins Family & Elder Law Group explains how properly structured trusts, including trusts with spendthrift provisions and discretionary distribution standards, can help provide greater protection for inherited assets while preserving family wealth for future generations. Read the full blog to learn why estate planning should focus not only on how assets are distributed, but also on how they can be preserved after they are received.

A well thought out estate plan can help preserve inherited assets for future generations and reduce the risk that family wealth will be lost to outside claims.

08/07/2026

False allegations in a custody case can have immediate and lasting consequences for a parent and child. When serious claims are presented to the Court, acting quickly is critical to protecting your relationship with your children and ensuring that the full story is heard.

In their latest blog, Collins Family & Elder Law Group explains why early legal intervention can make a meaningful difference in custody disputes involving false or exaggerated allegations, including the importance of presenting evidence effectively, protecting parenting time, and responding strategically to a one-sided narrative.

If you are facing a custody dispute involving false allegations in North Carolina, learn more about why experienced legal guidance can matter at every stage of your case.

If you are facing a custody dispute involving false allegations in North Carolina, the most important thing you can do is act quickly and thoughtfully. The earlier you involve experienced legal counsel, the better positioned you are to protect you...

08/05/2026

What would happen to your business if you could no longer run it tomorrow?

For many South Carolina small business owners, the answer is unclear. Without a formal succession plan, an owner's illness, incapacity, or death can create serious challenges involving business operations, ownership, family members, employees, and the value of the business itself.

In their latest blog, Collins Family & Elder Law Group explains why succession planning should address more than who will inherit the business, including buy-sell agreements, estate planning, key-person planning, tax considerations, and preparing the business for a future transition

The best succession plans are built over time, revisited as circumstances change, and updated as the business grows, ownership changes, family situations evolve, or the owner's vision shifts.