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Four Reasons That Have Nothing to Do With Taxes](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/article/do-i-need-a-trust-in-south-carolina-do-i-make-enough-money-for-a-trust/) - [Power of Attorney in South Carolina: The Recording Rule Most Charleston Families Never Hear About](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/article/power-of-attorney-in-south-carolina-the-recording-rule-most-charleston-families-never-hear-about/) ## Services - [Trust and Estate Administration](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/practice-area/wills-trusts-and-estate-planning/trust-and-estate-administration/) - [Business \& Commercial Litigation](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/practice-area/litigation/business-commercial-litigation/) - [Estate Planning](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/practice-area/wills-trusts-and-estate-planning/estate-planning/) - [Creditors' Rights](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/practice-area/litigation/creditors-rights/) - [Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/practice-area/divorce-family-law/alternative-dispute-resolution-and-mediation/) ## Publications - [Contributor \| The Paralegal Survival Guide Facts and Forms, 3rd Edition](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/publication/contributor-the-paralegal-survival-guide-facts-and-forms-3rd-edition/) - [The Evolving Treatment of Student Loans in Bankruptcy](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/publication/the-evolving-treatment-of-student-loans-in-bankruptcy/) - [The Basics of the §1111\(b\) Election](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/publication/the-basics-of-the-§1111b-election/) - [The Final Countdown to the Effective Date: Ten Tips for a Smooth Implementation](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/publication/the-final-countdown-to-the-effective-date-ten-tips-for-a-smooth-implementation/) - [Finding Shelter in the Storm](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/publication/finding-shelter-in-the-storm/) ## Podcasts - [Estate Planning – Dynasty Trusts](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/podcast/estate-planning-dynasty-trusts/) - [What is an Estate Plan? \(Part 1\)](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/podcast/what-is-an-estate-plan-part-1/) - [What is an Estate Plan? Part 2 \- Revocable Trusts and Probate Avoidance](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/podcast/what-is-an-estate-plan-part-2-revocable-trusts-and-probate-avoidance/) - [Navigating Sovereign Citizen Claims: Legal Theories, Risks, and Defense Strategies](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/podcast/navigating-sovereign-citizen-claims-legal-theories-risks-and-defense-strategies/) - [Unpacking the Real\-World Challenges of Litigating Against Pro Se Litigants](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/podcast/unpacking-the-real-world-challenges-of-litigating-against-pro-se-litigants/) ## Careers - [Accounts Payable Coordinator](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/careers/accounts-payable-coordinator/) - [Mail Clerk](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/careers/mail-clerk/) - [Administrative Operations Manager](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/careers/administrative-operations-manager/) - [Litigation Associate Attorney](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/careers/litigation-associate-attorney/) - [Litigation Paralegal](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/careers/litigation-paralegal-2/) ## Locations - [Experienced Lawyers in Raleigh, NC](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/location/raleigh/) - [Experienced Lawyers in Charleston, SC](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/location/charleston/) - [Experienced Lawyers in Charlotte, NC](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/location/charlotte/) ## Lawyers - [W\. Thurston Debnam, Jr\.](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/lawyers/w-thurston-debnam-jr/) - [Franklin Drake](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/lawyers/franklin-drake/) - [John W\. Narron](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/lawyers/john-w-narron/) - [Connie Elder Carrigan](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/lawyers/connie-carrigan/) - [JP Rankin](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/lawyers/jp-rankin/) ## Practice Areas - [Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/practice-areas/wills-trusts-and-estate-planning/) - [Divorce \& Family Law](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/practice-areas/divorce-family-law/) - [Creditors' Rights](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/practice-areas/creditors-rights/) - [Litigation](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/practice-areas/litigation/) - [Transactional \& Advisory Services](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/practice-areas/transactional-advisory-services/) ## Events - [WEBINAR: What to Expect During a Deposition](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/events/webinar-what-to-expect-during-a-deposition/) - [Navigating Sovereign Citizen Claims: Legal Theories, Risks and Defense Strategies](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/events/navigating-sovereign-citizen-claims-legal-theories-risks-and-defense-strategies/) - [ABI Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop 2026](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/events/abi-southeast-bankruptcy-workshop-2026/) - [ABA Business Law Spring Meeting 2026](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/events/aba-business-law-spring-meeting-2026/) - [ABI 2026 Spring Meeting](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/events/abi-2026-spring-meeting/) ## News - [Smith Debnam Expands Family Law Team with Addition of Stella Fields](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/news/smith-debnam-expands-family-law-team-with-addition-of-stella-fields/) - [Best Lawyers Recognizes Byron Saintsing Across Banking, Finance, and Commercial Litigation](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/news/best-lawyers-recognizes-byron-saintsing-across-banking-finance-and-commercial-litigation/) - [Best Lawyers Recognizes Lynn McNally’s Organized, Forward\-Looking Approach to Family Law](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/news/best-lawyers-recognizes-lynn-mcnallys-organized-forward-looking-approach-to-family-law/) - [Best Lawyers Recognizes John Sperati for a Practice Built Where Business Disputes Intersect](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/news/best-lawyers-recognizes-john-sperati-for-a-practice-built-where-business-disputes-intersect/) - [Rose Stout’s 2027 Best Lawyers Recognition Adds to a Year Honoring a Career Devoted to Families](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/news/rose-stouts-2027-best-lawyers-recognition-adds-to-a-year-honoring-a-career-devoted-to-families/) ## Categories - [Article](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/category/article/) - [Blog](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/category/blog/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/sitemap_index.xml)