About
Meet Michael J. Howell, an authorized expert in Estate Planning and Probate Law with over forty years of experience in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Michael J. Howell is a pretty respected lawyer in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, focusing on Estate Planning and Probate Law. With over forty years of enjoy, he is certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a Specialist on this field. Along together with his dedicated body of workers, they've a blended revel in of over a hundred years in trusts, estates, and probate.
In popularity of his understanding, Michael became named as one of the Top Lawyers within the Lowcountry in Hilton Head Monthly Magazines April 2013 and 2014 troubles. These are the most effective years the list became published, showcasing his wonderful legal abilties and know-how inside the community.
Aside from his specialization in Estate Planning and Probate Law, Michael is also an authorized mediator for Probate and Circuit Court matters. He is licensed to exercise regulation in each South Carolina and Florida, allowing him to assist clients in more than one jurisdictions with their criminal wishes.
At his corporation, Michael Howell handles a wide range of offerings including wills, trusts, powers of lawyer, fitness care powers of legal professional, and related documents as part of the estate planning exercise. The firm additionally offers with probate and accept as true with matters, which include will and agree with contests, representing private representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries.
With a strong commitment to supplying personalized and effective legal answers, Michael J. Howell is dedicated to assisting clients navigate the complexities of estate planning and probate matters with professionalism and expertise.
Legal Issues
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Certificates
Certified Mediator in South Carolina Probate and Circuit Courts
South Carolina Supreme Court
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law in South Carolina
South Carolina Supreme Court
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Shareholder
The Law Office of Michael J. Howell, P.A.
1983 - Vice-President and Trust Officer
Bank of Beaufort Trust Department
1978
Education
Graduation year: 1975
Graduation year: 1970
Associations
Current
2013 - Current
2009 - Current
2009 - Current
2009 - Current
2004 - Current
1997 - Current
1977 - Current
2006 - 2009
1998 - 2004
1997 - 2003
1993 - 1996
Costs
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Free Consultancy Service
See www.HiltonHeadEstatePlanning.com for details on our free initial consultation. A credit is given against any work, including the free initial consultation, for up to the cost of one hour of time. It Requires submission of certain basic information needed to advise the client on estate planning matters. The information can be downloaded from our website at ww.HiltonHeadEstatePlanning.com. - Payment With Credit Card
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Retaines and Rates
$320 per hour for Michael J. Howell. $250 for associate attorney and $140 per hour for non-attorney staff members. Estimates for most types of work are provided and required prior to the conference and can be downloaded from our website at www.HiltonHeadEstatePlanning.com. Retainers are required in rare cases.