South Carolina law provides for an up to 25% property tax exemption to certain real estate investors - the ATI Exemption. The attorneys at Russell P. Patterson, P.A. are able to help you determine if you qualify for the ATI navigate this process. What is the...
Due to the Corporate Transparency Act, which became effective January 1, 2024, most companies will need to file beneficial ownership reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Existing companies have until January 1, 2025, and companies created in 2024 will have ninety (90) days...
Despite COVID-19, real estate closing are still occurring daily in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. Real Estate Agents and Attorneys are working daily to overcome challenges, while also being smart and safe. Here are three points to keep in mind as you approach your real...
A Conversation with Kaci Hollingsworth. . . For our second edition of In the Know, we reached out to local realtor Kaci Hollingsworth. 1. What brought you to the Lowcountry? I moved to Hilton Head about five years ago from Southern California. Even though I grew...
A Conversation with Lauren Williams . . . Second up in our staff spot light is me, Lauren Williams. In case you are wondering, yes I am going to interview myself. 1. What is your official position with the law firm? I have...
A Conversation with Stephen Page . . . I'm excited to kick off a new series getting to know our young community leaders. First up is someone I have known since elementary school growing up on the Island, Stephen Page. 1. Where do you...
A Conversation with Russell Patterson . . . It's time for everyone to get to know our fearless leader, Russell. He agreed to sit down with me and talk a little bit about how he got to where he is today. 1. What is...
In 2018, South Carolina enacted a new law to create the South Carolina Homeowners Association Act, the Department of Consumer Affairs Services for Homeowners and Homeowners Associations Act, and new seller disclosure requirements. While the language of these Acts might be a little dry,...
Happy Holidays! I hope you have a relaxing week on the horizon. I wanted to thank you for checking in and working with our Firm over the past year. We feel so grateful to be a part of the Lowcountry Community and to have worked...
This year I am participating in the 2019 Hilton Head Leadership Program through the Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. As part of this yearlong program, my class is partnering with the Bluffton Rotary Club to build a sensory play area at Oscar Frazier Park in...