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Focusing on Real Estate Law

An Established Real Estate
Law Firm in the Lowcountry

At Weeks and Irvine, we have just one goal: to remain the go-to law firm for existing and potential real estate clients in South Carolina. Our commitment to our clients is deep and well established throughout the Tri-County (Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester), Beaufort County, and Greenville County area and is demonstrated by our long-term relationships with our clients and with many of the area’s top real estate brokerages and lenders.

Providing Real Estate Legal Services Throughout South Carolina

We take pride in delivering that each property title is clear and insurable. Our efforts are designed that every property closing is successful and is completed within the established dates. Working with the law firm of Weeks and Irvine, LLC will provide a smooth process, free from surprises. It’s our goal to build long-term relationships with our clients. Contact our law firm today to find out how we can help you.

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South Carolina Law Requires an Attorney to Oversee All Real Estate Closings

The South Carolina Supreme Court has determined that an attorney is required to supervise all transactions involving real estate located in South Carolina. The Court went on to state that performing a title search, preparing title and loan documents, and closing a loan without the supervision of an attorney constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. Protection for the public was the Court’s paramount concern in this decision.

Attorneys Oversee More than just the Signing of
Real Estate Documents

Not only are attorneys required to oversee the actual signing of the real estate documents, they are also involved in the pre-closing and post-closing process, including:

Title: The attorney verifies the seller has a good and marketable title to the property and may have to assist in clearing up any defects, such as liens, unpaid loans, levies, administered estates, and various other issues that may arise.

Documents: The attorney oversees the preparation of closing documents, including the deed, promissory note, security agreement, settlement statement, and any other documents required by the lender or South Carolina state law.

Disbursements: The attorney makes sure the appropriate parties are paid before and after the closing. There are many parties in a real estate closing, including lenders, lien holders, homeowners associations, taxing authorities, real estate agents and many others who are required to be paid in relation to a real estate transaction.

Recording: The attorney is responsible for recording the deed, mortgage, and other relevant documents are recorded in the county in which the property is located and the recording office is paid the appropriate recording fees.

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For experienced legal help in the Charleston, South Carolina area, contact Weeks & Irvine, LLC. To contact us, call 800-553-7449. All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only to permit you to learn more about our firm, our services and the experience of our attorneys. Communication by or through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. The information presented is not legal advice, is not to be acted on as such, may not be current and is subject to change without notice.