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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
Florida Jurdictions
Florida
Since 2009
South Carolina Jurdictions
South Carolina
Since 1977
Experience
  • Shareholder
    The Law Office of Michael J. Howell, P.A.
    1983
  • Vice-President and Trust Officer
    Bank of Beaufort Trust Department
    1978
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law Education School Logo
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (1977) | Law
Graduation year: 1975
University of South Carolina - Columbia Education School Logo
University of South Carolina - Columbia
B.S. (1974) | Accounting
Graduation year: 1970
Associations
South Carolina Bar Resolution of Fee Disputess Board Professional Association
South Carolina Bar Resolution of Fee Disputess Board
14th Judicial Circuit Panel has membership
Current
South Carolina Bar Professional Association
South Carolina Bar
Probate Forms Revision Committee
2013 - Current
Florida Bar Foundation Professional Association
Florida Bar Foundation
Legacy for Justice Program has membership
2009 - Current
Florida Supreme Court Historical Society Professional Association
Florida Supreme Court Historical Society
has membership
2009 - Current
Florida Bar Professional Association
Florida Bar
has membership
2009 - Current
South Carolina Bar Foundation Professional Association
South Carolina Bar Foundation
Life Fellow, Society of Justice and Justice Legacy has membership.
2004 - Current
South Carolina Bar Professional Association
South Carolina Bar
has membership of the Professional Responsibility Committee
1997 - Current
South Carolina State Bar Professional Association
South Carolina State Bar
has membership
1977 - Current
South Carolina Bar Professional Association
South Carolina Bar
Board of Governors
2006 - 2009
South Carolina Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specializaiton Professional Association
South Carolina Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specializaiton
Secretary and has membership
1998 - 2004
South Carolina Bar Professional Association
South Carolina Bar
has membership of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
1997 - 2003
South Carolina Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization Estate Planning and Probate Law Advisory Board Professional Association
South Carolina Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization Estate Planning and Probate Law Advisory Board
Chairman and has membership
1993 - 1996
Costs
  • 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
  • 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.
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