<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!--generator='jetpack-15.9-a.7'-->
<!--Jetpack_Sitemap_Buffer_News_XMLWriter-->
<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="//branchestateplanning.com/news-sitemap.xsl"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9 http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9/sitemap.xsd">
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/how-should-i-respond-to-a-fraud-accusation-in-a-south-carolina-guardianship-case/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-04T04:48:12Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>How Should I Respond to a Fraud Accusation in a South Carolina Guardianship Case?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:48:12Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/can-a-south-carolina-heir-be-recognized-by-the-lender-as-a-successor-in-interest-if-not-named-on-the-deed-or-mortgage/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-04T04:43:38Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>Can a South Carolina heir be recognized by the lender as a successor in interest if not named on the deed or mortgage?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:43:38Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/what-duties-and-personal-liability-does-a-guardian-have-in-south-carolina/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-04T04:38:41Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>What Duties and Personal Liability Does a Guardian Have in South Carolina?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:38:41Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/how-can-south-carolina-beneficiaries-refuse-an-inheritance-and-who-receives-that-share/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-04T04:33:21Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>How Can South Carolina Beneficiaries Refuse an Inheritance, and Who Receives That Share?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:33:21Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/is-one-certified-death-certificate-enough-for-south-carolina-probate/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-04T04:28:00Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>Is One Certified Death Certificate Enough for South Carolina Probate?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:28:00Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/what-authority-do-south-carolina-letters-of-administration-give-me-over-estate-accounts/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-04T04:23:43Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>What authority do South Carolina letters of administration give me over estate accounts?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:23:43Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/how-do-i-force-a-relative-trustee-to-move-remaining-assets-into-a-trust-account-in-south-carolina/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-04T04:18:12Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>How Do I Force a Relative Trustee to Move Remaining Assets Into a Trust Account in South Carolina?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:18:12Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/do-i-need-both-a-separation-and-a-divorce-in-south-carolina/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-04T04:12:54Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>Do I Need Both a Separation and a Divorce in South Carolina?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:12:54Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/what-documents-prove-the-correct-boundary-line-and-that-markers-were-moved-in-south-carolina/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-04T04:07:44Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>What Documents Prove the Correct Boundary Line and That Markers Were Moved in South Carolina?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-04T04:07:44Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/what-happens-in-south-carolina-probate-when-a-will-leaves-everything-to-a-spouse-who-dies-before-probate-starts/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-03T04:48:47Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>What Happens in South Carolina Probate When a Will Leaves Everything to a Spouse Who Dies Before Probate Starts?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-03T04:48:47Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/what-rights-do-i-keep-in-south-carolina-if-i-deed-property-to-a-family-member-who-will-pay-over-time/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-03T04:43:09Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>What Rights Do I Keep in South Carolina If I Deed Property to a Family Member Who Will Pay Over Time?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-03T04:43:09Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/who-pays-property-taxes-insurance-repairs-and-other-costs-for-a-life-estate-in-south-carolina/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-03T04:38:43Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>Who Pays Property Taxes, Insurance, Repairs, and Other Costs for a Life Estate in South Carolina?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-03T04:38:43Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/what-documents-prove-ownership-and-let-an-heir-communicate-with-the-mortgage-company-in-south-carolina/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-03T04:34:07Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>What Documents Prove Ownership and Let an Heir Communicate With the Mortgage Company in South Carolina?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-03T04:34:07Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/selling-a-south-carolina-home-as-is-when-the-issues-are-cosmetic/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-03T04:28:02Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>Selling a South Carolina Home As-Is When the Issues Are Cosmetic</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-03T04:28:02Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/do-i-need-to-remove-a-deceased-sibling-from-a-life-estate-deed-in-south-carolina-or-will-title-pass-through-my-parents-probate/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-03T04:24:01Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>Do I Need to Remove a Deceased Sibling from a Life Estate Deed in South Carolina, or Will Title Pass Through My Parent’s Probate?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-03T04:24:01Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/how-should-south-carolina-co-owners-divide-past-property-tax-responsibility-when-more-than-one-owner-claims-payment-credit/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-03T04:18:08Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>How should South Carolina co-owners divide past property tax responsibility when more than one owner claims payment credit?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-03T04:18:08Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/why-is-a-satisfaction-of-claim-letter-needed-in-a-south-carolina-estate-case/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-03T04:12:46Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>Why Is a Satisfaction-of-Claim Letter Needed in a South Carolina Estate Case?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-03T04:12:46Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/how-do-i-make-banks-and-financial-institutions-turn-over-estate-documents-in-south-carolina/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-03T04:08:34Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>How Do I Make Banks and Financial Institutions Turn Over Estate Documents in South Carolina?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-03T04:08:34Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
 <url>
  <loc>https://branchestateplanning.com/estate-planning/what-happens-to-undevised-property-under-south-carolina-intestacy-law/</loc>
  <lastmod>2026-06-03T04:05:01Z</lastmod>
  <news:news>
   <news:publication>
    <news:name>Branch Estate Planning | Probate and Estate Planning Lawyers</news:name>
    <news:language>en</news:language>
   </news:publication>
   <news:title>What Happens to Undevised Property Under South Carolina Intestacy Law?</news:title>
   <news:publication_date>2026-06-03T04:05:01Z</news:publication_date>
   <news:genres>Blog</news:genres>
  </news:news>
 </url>
</urlset>
