Business Law & Succession Planning Attorney | South Carolina

Business Law & Succession Planning For Lowcountry Family Businesses

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Operate Smart: Contract Drafting & Review

Every handshake agreement needs a clear, legally sound contract behind it. We draft, review, and negotiate business contracts that:

  • Clearly outline roles, responsibilities, payment terms, and deliverables

  • Protect confidential information (NDAs)

  • Establish employment or contractor relationships

  • Govern partnerships, joint ventures, and vendor relationships

  • Limit liability and mitigate risk

Avoid costly mistakes. We ensure your contracts comply with South Carolina laws, including the Statute of Frauds, UCC regulations, and common law principles like offer, acceptance, and consideration. We also guide you on key clauses such as indemnity, choice of law, and breach consequences.

Buy or Sell with Confidence: Business Acquisitions & Sales

Selling or acquiring a business in South Carolina? Whether you're buying assets, selling shares, or transferring ownership of a family business, we help you:

  • Conduct due diligence on financials, liabilities, and legal exposure

  • Structure asset or stock purchases for optimal risk and tax outcomes

  • Draft and review Letters of Intent (LOIs), Purchase Agreements, and NDAs

  • Address licensing, lease assignments, and employee transitions

  • Coordinate closing documents and settlement statements

Don't go it alone. With legal guidance, you avoid hidden liabilities, ensure compliance, and walk away with confidence.

Plan Ahead: Business Succession Planning

Your business is more than your job—it's part of your legacy. Whether you're preparing for retirement, planning for incapacity, or want to keep the business in the family, we help you:

  • Create a business succession plan that ensures continuity

  • Coordinate buy-sell agreements between partners or family members

  • Integrate your business plan with your personal estate plan

  • Protect your business from probate, disputes, and tax erosion

Without a proper succession plan, your business could face legal limbo or liquidation. We help ensure a smooth, tax-efficient transition.

Why Work with LowcoTerra Law?

  • Local Knowledge: We're based in the Lowcountry and understand South Carolina law and business culture.

  • Personalized Service: We take time to understand your goals, industry, and long-term vision.

  • Legacy-Focused: Our background in estate and asset protection means your business plan supports your personal legacy.

Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, we provide strategic legal support to help you grow with confidence and exit on your terms.

Our Process

  1. Schedule a free consultation

  2. Tell us your goals, fears, and business dynamics

  3. We craft a personalized business plan that reflects your values and protects your hard work

  4. We walk you through every step.

Serving Bluffton, Hilton Head, Beaufort, Charleston, Summerville, and the entire South Carolina Lowcountry.

We offer virtual and in-person estate planning services across the state.

You’ve Built Something Worth Protecting

You’re building something valuable — a business, a legacy, a life’s work. Let’s protect it.

At LowcoTerra Law, we help entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners across South Carolina start strong, operate securely, and plan for the future. Whether you're launching a new venture, navigating complex contracts, or preparing your business for eventual sale or succession, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Start Strong: Entity Formation & Business Structuring

Starting a business is exciting. But making the wrong decision in your early days can expose you to unnecessary taxes, liability, and future conflict. Our firm ensures your foundation is solid by helping you:

  • Choose the right legal entity: LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship

  • Draft and file your formation documents with the SC Secretary of State

  • Register for a Federal EIN and SC tax ID

  • Create your Operating Agreement, Bylaws, or Partnership Agreement

  • Obtain required business licenses and zoning compliance

Why it matters in South Carolina: The structure you choose affects everything from your liability to your tax obligations to your flexibility as your company grows. We help you make the best choice for your business and your future.

Ready to get started? Attend one our free seminars or webinars or give us a call at 843-376-9993 to get started today!

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Yes. An LLC gives you a legal shell, but it doesn’t protect you from internal disputes, incapacity, death, or unexpected exits. A full legal strategy includes operating agreements, buy-sell planning, succession prep, and integration with your estate plan.

  • If your business is valuable to you, your family, or your community — the time to plan is now. Succession planning isn’t just about retirement. It’s about preparing for anything that could disrupt your leadership or ownership.

  • Without a legal plan in place, your business could face probate delays, internal confusion, or even forced closure. We help you put the right people and documents in place to keep your company running and protect your family.

  • Absolutely. A smart business plan isn’t just about exit — it’s about growth, risk protection, and peace of mind along the way. Planning early gives you more options and more control.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact Us.

hello@lowcoterra.com
(843) 376-9993

10 State Road S-7-50
Bluffton, SC 29910