Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Greenville, SC
At Horton & Horton Law Firm, we specialize in residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, business planning, special needs trusts, probate and trust administration, guardianships, conservatorships, and estate litigation. Our attorneys deliver large-firm expertise with personalized service rooted in local community involvement. We maintain a trusted network of legal professionals to address diverse client needs beyond our core practice areas.Located in Greenville's historic West End, we serve clients across South Carolina using modern technology for remote representation. Founders Jan and Zach Horton combine 15+ years of individual legal experience with shared values to provide tailored solutions for both immediate needs and long-term planning.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Estate Litigation
Business Planning
Probate Administration
Guardianships
Trust Administration
Conservatorships
Highlights and features
- Experienced attorneys with local community involvement
- Comparable to large firm expertise with personalized service
- Trusted network for diverse legal needs
- 15+ years combined legal experience in core practice areas
- Technology-enabled statewide representation
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles residential and commercial transactions, development, financing, contract drafting, title insurance, landlord/tenant issues, and foreclosure proceedings. We represent clients in tax sales, quiet title actions, and lease negotiations. Our Greenville-based attorneys combine deep local market knowledge with statewide transactional experience.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Our services cover probate avoidance strategies, special needs trusts, and tax-efficient wealth transfer solutions. Attorneys Zach Horton and Lauren Wagner help clients protect assets and ensure their wishes are honored through comprehensive estate documentation.
Probate Administration
Our firm guides executors and beneficiaries through probate court proceedings for estate settlement. We handle inventory filings, debt resolution, tax matters, and asset distribution. As certified probate mediators, we help resolve disputes while maintaining family relationships during the administration process.
Business Planning
We assist businesses with entity formation, contract drafting, and transactional matters. Our services include business succession planning, partnership agreements, and compliance documentation. Zach Horton's taxation expertise ensures clients receive strategic advice for business growth and asset protection.
Estate Litigation
Our litigation practice addresses will contests, trust modifications, and fiduciary disputes. We represent clients in probate court for estate challenges and guardianship proceedings. The firm employs alternative dispute resolution techniques to resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting client interests.
People
Jan M. Horton
Attorney
Real estate attorney with 20+ years' experience, recognized by Greenville Business Magazine as Legal Elite in Real Estate. UNC Charlotte graduate and South Carolina Bar member. Focuses on property transactions and title insurance matters.
E. Zachary Horton
Attorney
Trusts and estates specialist with LLM in Taxation. Certified probate mediator and Greenville Estate Planning Council member. Recognized by Greenville Business Magazine for Trusts and Estates expertise. Handles complex estate administration and business transactions.
Lauren Lavin Wagner
Attorney
Recent University of South Carolina graduate focusing on residential real estate and estate planning. Member of South Carolina Bar Association. Provides title insurance services and assists with estate documentation.
Questions
What practice areas does Horton & Horton Law Firm specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, estate planning, probate administration, business planning, and estate litigation. Our Greenville attorneys also handle guardianships, conservatorships, and trust administration matters.
Do you handle legal matters outside Greenville?
Yes, we represent clients throughout South Carolina using secure technology for remote consultations and document execution while maintaining personalized service.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We combine large-firm expertise with personalized attention, leveraging 30+ combined years of experience while maintaining local community involvement and modern technology integration.
How do you approach estate planning for families?
We create customized plans considering each family's unique needs, including wills, trusts, and advanced directives while providing education about options to ensure informed decision-making.
