Merline & Meacham, P.A.  

Merline & Meacham, PA assists clients with planning for and forming nonprofit and charitable organizations, and provides advice on matters of compliance and the ongoing obligations associated with managing nonprofit and tax exempt organizations.  The firm’s practice includes providing advice and drafting in connection with:

• Obtaining determination letters from IRS of tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Preparation and/or review of by-laws, membership requirements and entity operating guidelines
• Advising fiduciaries on the operations and management of nonprofit entities, including compliance and reporting requirements
• Transactional planning and advice involving nonprofit entities
• Formation and transactions involving private foundations, as well as advice regarding the operation and compliance requirements of private foundations

All of the shareholders in the firm are certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as specialists in taxation and estate planning and probate law.  All of the shareholders are also fellows in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. 

Merline & Meacham, PA’s attorneys routinely work as part of a team with our client’s financial advisors, fiduciaries, life insurance professionals, appraisers and accountants.