Charles E. Sharkey, III

08/26/2025

Before a probate property can be sold, title issues must be resolved—liens, missing heirs, and deed errors can all cause costly delays. Learn how to clear title in Georgia & South Carolina probate sales in our latest Keys to Closing guide. 🏛🏡

Before selling probate real estate, it’s essential to resolve title issues such as liens, missing heirs, or deed errors. Learn how to clear title in Georgia and South Carolina probate sales to avoi…

08/18/2025

Thinking about selling probate real estate in Georgia or South Carolina? 🏡⚖️ Understanding when and how to get court approval can save you time and headaches. Learn the key steps to keep your sale on track and avoid legal issues.

Navigating court approval is a crucial step when selling probate real estate in Georgia and South Carolina. This post explains when approval is required, how to petition the court, and what to expe…

08/11/2025

🔑 Selling real estate through probate? It all starts with understanding your role as a Personal Representative. Learn the key responsibilities and legal steps you need to take for a smooth sale in Georgia and South Carolina.

📖 Read the latest post in our Keys to Closing series and get the confidence to manage estate property the right way!

Selling real estate in probate starts with the court appointing a personal representative—often called an executor or administrator. This legal authority is essential before selling any estate prop…

08/08/2025

Homeownership is possible, even with today’s challenges. From down payment help to credit support, there are resources and professionals ready to guide you every step of the way. 🏡

08/04/2025

🏠 Serving as a Personal Representative? Don't let real estate overwhelm you.
Learn what it really means to manage estate property — and what mistakes to avoid — in our latest blog post:
🔑 What Personal Representatives Need to Know About Managing Estate Real Estate

If you’re a personal representative managing an estate with real estate, you need to understand your duties, deadlines, and risks. This guide explains what personal representatives in Georgia…

07/28/2025

📢 Selling a home from an estate isn’t your typical real estate deal. If you're a personal representative or helping someone through probate, don't miss this!

✅ Free Checklist: Everything you need to know about selling probate real estate in Georgia or South Carolina.

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Learn the essential steps to selling real estate in probate in South Carolina and Georgia. Understand court approval, title clearing, marketing, and closing processes to ensure a smooth sale.

07/21/2025

Worried About Deportation? Here's How to Protect Your Assets with a Trust Even naturalized U.S. citizens—especially from immigrant communities—are asking a serious question: “If I’m ever deported, what happens to everything I own?” While deportation is rare, it's not impossible—and your assets could be frozen, neglected, or lost without proper planning. In this post, we explain how a revocable living trust can help you stay in control, protect your family, and ensure your home, bank accounts, and business are safely managed—even if you're no longer in the U.S. 🛡 Peace of mind begins with a plan. [Read More…]...

Worried About Deportation? Here’s How to Protect Your Assets with a Trust Even naturalized U.S. citizens—especially from immigrant communities—are asking a serious question: “If I’m ever depo…

07/16/2025

South Carolina law protects surviving spouses with what's known as the 'elective share'—a right to claim one-third of a deceased spouse’s probate estate, even if the will leaves them less or nothing at all. This means you can’t simply disinherit your spouse by writing them out of your will. Unless there’s a valid prenuptial or postnuptial agreement waiving that right, your spouse can still claim their share—and potentially unravel your estate plan in probate court....

South Carolina law protects surviving spouses with what’s known as the ‘elective share’—a right to claim one-third of a deceased spouse’s probate estate, even if the will leaves t…

05/01/2025

Creating a revocable living trust is a smart move in estate planning—it helps avoid probate, protects your privacy, and ensures a smoother transition of assets to your beneficiaries. But simply signing the trust document isn’t enough. For your trust to work as intended, it must be properly funded. What Is Trust Funding? Trust funding is the process of transferring your assets into the name of your trust....

Creating a revocable living trust is a smart move in estate planning—it helps avoid probate, protects your privacy, and ensures a smoother transition of assets to your beneficiaries. But simply sig…

04/01/2025

Losing a spouse is an incredibly difficult time, both emotionally and practically. This checklist is designed to guide you through the tasks and responsibilities you may face, helping to ensure that legal, financial, and personal matters are taken care of while allowing you time to grieve and adjust. Always consult professionals, such as attorneys and financial planners, for assistance with legal and financial matters during this time:...

Losing a spouse is an incredibly difficult time, both emotionally and practically. This checklist is designed to guide you through the tasks and responsibilities you may face, helping to ensure tha…

02/28/2025

When structuring a trust , one might wonder whether a mechanic’s lien can be included as an asset. While a mechanic’s lien is typically viewed as a security interest rather than a traditional asset, it may be assignable to a trust under certain conditions. This article explores key considerations when transferring a mechanic’s lien into a trust, particularly when the lien is recorded in another state....

When structuring a trust , one might wonder whether a mechanic’s lien can be included as an asset. While a mechanic’s lien is typically viewed as a security interest rather than a traditional asset…