Tax Law Trusts and Estates
John R. Chase
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Biography
John Chase is a certified specialist in estate planning and probate law in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office. John's services are geared to the preservation and orderly disposition of family businesses and large estates. He represents individuals, trusts and trust departments concerning challenges to estate plans. Advising business owners and clients on the best tax and financing structures for purchases and sales of business assets is also a strong focus of John's practice.
Overview
Charleston, South Carolina
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1979
Charleston, South Carolina
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1979
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Trusts and Estates, Charleston, SC (2020)
- Tax Law, Charleston, SC (2019)
- Tax Law, Florence (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
- Estate Planning
- Family Businesses
- Litigation
- Planning for Closely Held Businesses
- Probate
- Succession Planning
- Tax
- Tax Planning
- Trusts and Estates
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