Assist families in tracing ownership and establishing clear title. For example, consultants will explain the need to open probate if a relative died without a will or initiate a Petition to Determine Heirs if more than ten years have passed since death without probate. mackandmacklaw.com Clients will be guided step-by-step on gathering documents (wills, death certificates, deeds) and identifying all heirs to comply with SC probate law.
Help families communicate and reach agreements. Often, multiple heirs must agree on whether to sell or partition land. Consultants can mediate family meetings to forge a consensus or buyout arrangement (in line with SC’s law giving co-heirs the right to buy out a selling heir before a partition sale). farmlandaccess.org .
While Cornerstone is not a law firm, it will partner with local attorneys and probate experts. Consultants will refer clients to South Carolina licensed attorneys for tasks like filing probate or partition actions and then coordinate with those professionals. This ensures all actions (quiet title suits, drafting deeds, etc.) are done lawfully while providing the client a seamless experience.