Probate & Trust Administration Attorneys Serving Greenville & the Upstate
Guiding You Through Estate Settlement
Compassion, Clarity, and Local Experience
After a loss, handling legal tasks can feel overwhelming.
Babb, Bixler & Dollar LLC supports executors, administrators, and trustees across Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson with practical guidance and efficient procedures. Whether your loved one left a will, had a living trust, or passed without a plan, we help ensure assets are transferred properly and timelines are met.
Probate Administration
What Probate Is-and How We Help
Probate is the court-supervised process to validate a will, notify heirs and creditors, inventory assets, pay valid claims, and distribute the remainder according to South Carolina law. Our role includes filing the will with the
probate court, guiding the personal representative's appointment, preparing required inventories and accountings, addressing real estate transfers in Greenville County and beyond, and closing the estate. If there is no will, we assist with intestate proceedings and petitions to appoint an administrator.
Trust Administration
Serving Successor Trustees With Confidence
If you are administering a
revocable living trust after a loved one's passing, we help with beneficiary notices, obtaining a tax ID, marshaling and retitling assets, paying legitimate expenses, providing required accountings, and distributing assets under the trust terms. Our familiarity with Upstate financial institutions, registries of deeds, and local procedures helps keep the process moving.
Guardianships & Conservatorships
Protecting Loved Ones When Planning Wasn't in Place
If a family member becomes incapacitated without effective powers of attorney, the court may need to appoint a guardian (for personal decisions) or conservator (for financial decisions). We petition the court, prepare filings, and guide the proposed fiduciary so they understand their duties and reporting requirements.
Contested Estates & Trusts
Resolving Inheritance Conflicts Efficiently
Disagreements can arise over a will, beneficiary rights, or a fiduciary's actions. We handle will contests, disputes among heirs, and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty against executors or trustees. Whenever possible, we seek negotiated solutions; when necessary, we are prepared to represent your interests in court.
Local Insight, Efficient Resolution
Familiar With Greenville, Spartanburg & Anderson Courts
Each probate court has its own preferences and procedures. Our Upstate experience helps avoid delays-whether you need help with deeds, business interests, or small-estate options. If you're managing property in Mauldin, Simpsonville, or across Greenville County, we coordinate closely so matters are wrapped up as efficiently as possible. Planning your own affairs now can also reduce the burden on your family later.
Settle Estates With Confidence
Let Us Shoulder the Paperwork
From the first filing to the final distribution, our team provides steady guidance so you can focus on family. Contact our Greenville probate attorneys to get started.