Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning & Legacy Services
Lowcountry Legacy Law Firm was founded in 2015 to provide families and business owners with intelligent, responsive estate and succession planning strategies in a friendlier way. Our firm specializes in helping clients preserve wealth for future generations through advanced estate planning techniques, including Living Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Charitable Giving. We minimize estate taxes, avoid probate complexities, and offer remarriage protection for surviving spouses and divorce protection for beneficiaries. Our Legacy Planning approach guides clients in incorporating life stories and personal values into comprehensive estate plans using Ethical Wills, Purposeful Trusts, and Family Letters.We assist with asset protection vehicles, business formation documents, and Probate or Trust Administration. Our team prioritizes avoiding 'Living Probate' through Power of Attorney or Living Trust arrangements and maximizes client assets through advanced IRA Trust Planning. We serve clients in Beaufort, Hilton Head, and Bluffton, providing personalized legal solutions tailored to individual needs.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Asset Protection
Trust Administration
Business Succession Planning
Cryptocurrency Inheritance
Real Estate Closings
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized estate plans with remarriage and divorce protection provisions
- Our legacy planning incorporates family values and life stories into legal documents
- Specialized in advanced IRA Trust Planning to maximize beneficiary assets
- Experienced in probate avoidance strategies and business succession planning
- Committed to community involvement and client education through published articles
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans using Living Trusts, Wills, and Powers of Attorney to preserve wealth and minimize taxes. Our plans protect beneficiaries from creditors and include remarriage provisions. We also incorporate personal values and life stories into legal documents through Ethical Wills and Family Letters.
Probate Administration
Our step-by-step process guides families through probate or trust administration after losing a loved one. We handle asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution according to legal documents while minimizing tax implications and family conflicts.
Asset Protection
We protect client assets through Limited Liability Companies, Family Limited Partnerships, and advanced trust structures. Our strategies safeguard investment properties and business assets from creditors while maintaining control for the original owners.
Cryptocurrency Inheritance
We develop secure access plans for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs that integrate with traditional estate plans. Our approach balances security and usability to ensure beneficiaries can access digital assets while protecting against unauthorized claims.
Business Succession
We create succession plans for business owners using Family Companies and Trust structures. Our strategies ensure smooth leadership transitions while protecting business assets from personal liabilities and maintaining operational continuity.
People
V. Alex Dorobantu
Attorney & Founder
Alex Dorobantu founded Lowcountry Legacy Law Firm in 2015 after three years at a Charleston estate planning firm. He specializes in estate planning, asset protection, and wealth transfer, serving coastal South Carolina clients. He contributes to SC Lawyer Magazine and actively participates in community organizations like Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Questions
What estate planning documents are included in your basic package?
Our Simple Estate Plan includes a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Personal Property Memorandum, and HIPAA Authorization Form.
How does a Revocable Living Trust differ from a Will-based plan?
A Revocable Living Trust avoids probate, provides creditor protection for beneficiaries, and includes remarriage provisions for surviving spouses not available in basic Will-based plans.
Do you handle real estate transactions in South Carolina?
Yes, we assist with residential real estate closings in South Carolina, including title examination and resolving title issues to protect client interests.
Can cryptocurrency assets be included in estate planning?
Yes, we specialize in cryptocurrency inheritance planning, including secure access strategies for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs through specialized estate planning techniques.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Beaufort, Hilton Head, and Bluffton, South Carolina, with expertise in local estate planning and probate requirements.
