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CHRISTIE MCDONNELL, ESQ.

McDonnell & Associates, P.A.

2442 Devine Street, Columba, SC 29205

(803)828-0443

We're honored! Christie McDonnell named Best Estate Planning Attorney by Free Times Readers - Best of Columbia 2026 

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FREE ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP

Wills & Trusts in South Carolina

Two evenings to choose from:

  • Tuesday, October 27th

  • Wednesday, October 28th

Join Christie for a practical conversation about wills, trusts, and the decisions that can help protect your family and make things easier for the people you love.

Reserve your spot

When will you attend?
Will you bring a guest?
No, just me
Yes

Planning with a spouse or partner?

If you plan to create your estate plan jointly, we strongly recommend that both spouses/partners attend to the workshop.

WHAT WE'LL COVER

Wills vs. Trusts

Understand the key differences, what each can and cannot do, and how to determine which approach may be right for you and your family.

Incapacity Planning
How estate planning can protect you while you are alive by keeping medical decisions in your hands

South Carolina's Default Plan for Your Estate
What happens to your estate when you don't create your own estate plan & the rules you need to know

Understanding Probate Court
What probate really involves, why having a Will doesn't avoid it, and how thoughtful planning can help your family avoid unnecessary delays, costs, and complications.

Protecting Your Family

How to protect your children and loved ones, choose the right people to step in when needed, and safeguard the inheritance you leave behind.

Planning for Your Assets

How to protect what you've worked to build, make sure your assets pass to the right people, and decide when they can inherit

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MEET YOUR HOST

Hi, I'm Christie!

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I'm an estate planning attorney, a mom, and someone who understands how deeply personal planning for the future can be.

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Just days after welcoming my second son, I lost my father unexpectedly. That experience changed the way I practice law and reinforced my belief that estate planning is about more than documents—it’s about making life a little easier for the people you care about most.

 

I’m committed to helping individuals and families create estate plans that reflect their wishes, protect their loved ones, and provide peace of mind for the future.

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