New rules will soon require employers to annually disclose retirement income to employees
February 7, 2020 by Merline & Meacham, PA Resources As you’ve probably heard, a new law was recently passed with a wide range of retirement plan changes for employers and individuals. One of the provisions of the SECURE Act involves a new requirement for employers that sponsor tax-favored defined contribution retirement plans that are subject […]
Time passages: Estate planning through the years
February 7, 2020 by Merline & Meacham, PA Resources Virtually everyone needs an estate plan, but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Even though each person’s situation is unique, general guidelines can be drawn depending on your current stage of life. The early years If you’ve recently embarked on a career, gotten married or both, now […]
Congratulations are in Order!
February 6, 2020 by Merline & Meacham, PA News Congratulations are in order! Paul Shewmaker was sworn in as Mayor of Simpsonville, SC. His wife, Sandy, has been a valued member of our team for over 25 years. We are thrilled for Sandy and her family! Congratulations, Paul! Share Previous Post Upstate Business Journal Features […]
2020 South Carolina Super Lawyers Selected
February 5, 2020 by Merline & Meacham, PA News Congratulations are in order! Merline & Meacham is thrilled to announce that Keith G. Meacham, Robert E. August and David A. Merline, Jr., have been selected to the 2020 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from various practice […]
2020 Marks 50th Anniversary
February 5, 2020 by Merline & Meacham, PA News This year Merline & Meacham will have the pleasure of celebrating our 50th Anniversary. As a local, third-generation business, we are proud to acknowledge this milestone. We are humbled and honored by the trust and relationships we have built amongst clients and professionals alike over the […]
The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Selections
February 5, 2020 by Merline & Meacham, PA News Merline & Meacham, P.A. is pleased to announce that David A. Merline, Jr., Keith G. Meacham, Robert E. August, Marie Monroe and Douglas B. O’Neal have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Additionally, David A. Merline, Jr. has […]
W. Verne McGough Selected 2019 Legal Elite
February 5, 2020 by Merline & Meacham, PA News Merline & Meacham, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney W. Verne McGough, Jr. has been selected as a 2019 Legal Elite and will be featured in the August issue of Columbia Business Monthly Magazine for Tax and Estate Planning. Share Previous Post 2019 Legal Elite […]
2019 Legal Elite Selections
February 5, 2020 by Merline & Meacham, PA News Merline & Meacham, P.A. is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been selected as 2019 Legal Elite and will be featured in the August issue of Greenville Business Magazine. David A. Merline, Jr. for Tax and Estate Planning and Corporate Law Mergers, Keith G. […]
Merline & Meacham, P.A. is pleased to announce the opening of our new office located at 723 Laurel Street, Columbia, South Carolina
July 25, 2019 by Merline & Meacham, PA News Attorney W. Verne McGough, Jr. will be managing this new location. Verne is a Certified Specialist in the fields of Taxation Law and Estate Planning & Probate Law. He received both his International M.B.A. and J.D. from the University of South Carolina and his LL.M. in […]
When planning your estate, you’re likely to focus on major assets, such as real estate, investments and retirement plans.
July 25, 2019 by Merline & Meacham, PA Resources But it’s also important to “sweat the small stuff” (your tangible personal property). Examples include jewelry, antiques and photographs. Your heirs may squabble over these items, which can lead to emotionally charged disputes and even litigation. Spelling out every gift of personal property in your will […]