2 lawyers with Merline & Meacham, P.A. recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Merline & Meacham, P.A. is proud to have 2 lawyers recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Andrew Merline was recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2027 Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Greenville, SC. Marie Monroe was […]
3 Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
Merline & Meacham, P.A., is proud to have 3 lawyers selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Jonathan R. Colao was included in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Mergers […]
Merline & Meacham, P.A. has 8 lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027
Merline & Meacham, P.A. is proud to have eight lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The following attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for these specific practice areas: About Best Lawyers Recognition in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review and only recognizes the top […]
IRS provides gift tax reporting relief for Sec. 530A account contributions
Section 530A accounts, also known as “Trump accounts,” are available for contributions as of July 4, 2026. Created by last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, they’re custodial, tax-advantaged accounts opened by a parent or guardian for an eligible child under age 18. In late June, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2026-25, which, among other things, […]
Selecting a tax accounting method for your small business
Small business owners must answer an important question: Should we use the cash or accrual accounting method for federal income tax purposes? Larger entities are required to use the accrual method. But certain small businesses can elect to use the cash method. You may want to consider this option if it will help lower your […]
Is a joint trust better than separate trusts? Not necessarily
A single joint living trust with your spouse can simplify the management of shared assets, but separate trusts may offer enhanced asset protection and tax planning opportunities. Which option is right for your estate plan depends on a variety of factors, including your and your spouse’s combined assets, financial goals, family circumstances and applicable state […]
The Heirs’ Property Tax Relief Act, passed this spring and is expected to help families avoid unexpected tax spikes
A recent law, the Heirs’ Property Tax Relief Act, passed last May may help provide relief to families in South Carolina addressing transfer of heirs’ property issues – which is land passed down through generations without a clear will or updated title, leaving families vulnerable during crisis. According to Aaron Dixon, a writer for WTOC, […]
12 Merline & Meacham Attorneys Named 2026 Legal Elite of South Carolina
We are proud to share that 12 Merline & Meacham attorneys have been named 2026 Legal Elite of South Carolina! As the only regional awards program open to all active attorneys in the state, this honor is determined exclusively by peer voting. We are especially grateful to our peers for naming us the Top Vote […]
Merline & Meacham, P.A. is Nominated for Greenville Business Magazine’s 2026 Best in Business
We are honored to announce that Merline & Meacham, P.A. has been nominated for Greenville Business Magazine’s 2026 Best in Business awards. We are up for recognition in three categories under Professional Services: Best Corporate Law Firm, Best Law Firm, and Best Tax Law Firm. Our team is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve […]
Merline & Meacham, P.A Receives Prestigious Ranking in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for South Carolina in Private Wealth Law
Merline & Meacham, P.A. is pleased to announce that our firm is Top Ranked in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for South Carolina in Private Wealth Law. Established in 1970, we are a premier boutique law firm that focuses on providing sophisticated trust & estate, merger & acquisition, business, succession, tax, and wealth-transfer […]