Taylor Foley Law Firm

Taylor Foley Law Firm combines estate planning expertise with specialized property tax services, offering Charleston clients comprehensive wealth preservation strategies. Their unique approach integrates property tax reduction with broader financial planning, helping clients minimize tax burdens while protecting family assets. The firm's property tax practice has grown from their estate planning work, where they noticed significant opportunities for tax savings that other advisors often missed. They bring a strategic perspective to property tax appeals, considering not just immediate savings but long-term tax implications for estate and financial planning purposes. Their dual expertise allows them to address property tax issues within the context of overall wealth management.

Primary services include residential and commercial property tax appeals with comprehensive assessment analysis and formal hearing representation. They specialize in integrating property tax planning with estate strategies, ensuring tax reductions align with broader financial goals. The firm offers detailed property valuation reviews, examining assessments for accuracy and appeal potential. They handle all aspects of the appeal process including comparable market analysis, legal documentation preparation, and negotiations with county assessors. Their estate planning background provides unique insights into property tax implications for trusts, inheritances, and family property transfers. Additional services include property tax exemption applications, particularly for senior citizens and disabled property owners. They also provide ongoing property tax monitoring as part of comprehensive estate planning services, ensuring clients don't miss reduction opportunities as circumstances change.

The process begins with a comprehensive consultation examining both property tax issues and broader estate planning implications. They review current assessments, property ownership structures, and potential tax reduction strategies that support overall financial objectives. Once retained for property tax appeals, they conduct thorough market analysis and prepare all necessary legal documentation. They coordinate appeal timing with other estate planning activities when beneficial. Throughout the process, they provide detailed progress reports and explain how achieved reductions impact broader financial planning goals. They handle all communication with assessors and represent clients at hearings when required.

Serves the greater Charleston metropolitan area including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, North Charleston, and surrounding Berkeley and Dorchester county communities. They also handle select property tax matters throughout South Carolina when integrated with estate planning services for existing clients.