A husband-and-wife law firm, rooted in Summerville
Frost Law Group is Jack and Tara Frost: two attorneys, married to each other, practicing from a house-turned-office on Linwood Lane. We serve families across Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston counties in estate planning, probate and criminal defense, and we handle injury claims through our dedicated accident practice.
We treat every client like family. From the first conversation to the final signature we make the process clear and manageable, and we stand firm when it counts. Our Golden Retrievers may even greet you at the door.
Legal services we offer
Three practice areas under one roof, plus a dedicated personal injury practice. Each page below explains the law in plain English before it explains what we do.
Estate planning
Wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney and living wills, written for South Carolina law and your family—blended families, business owners and special-needs planning included.
Estate planning servicesProbate & estate administration
Opening and settling an estate in Dorchester, Berkeley or Charleston County, executor guidance, small-estate affidavits, will contests, guardianship and conservatorship—from an attorney who sat as an associate probate judge.
Probate servicesCriminal defense
Drug charges, domestic violence, bond hearings, arrest warrants, traffic offenses and expungements in magistrate, municipal and General Sessions court—defended by a former detective who knows how cases are built.
Criminal defense servicesPersonal injury
Car, truck and motorcycle crashes, dog bites and wrongful death claims are handled on our dedicated injury site, where Tara explains what to do before you talk to an insurance company.
Injured in an accident? Start here
Two words that tell you exactly what to do. Before you sign the document, accept the offer, or answer the question—call Frost first.
- Before you sign. A will printed off the internet, a deed change a relative suggested, a trust a seminar sold you. Let us read it first.
- Before you settle. An estate that “seems simple,” a sibling who wants to divide things informally, an insurance adjuster with a number. Ask us first.
- Before you answer questions. An investigator who “just wants your side,” a bench warrant you heard about, a citation with a court date. Talk to Jack first.
One call. We tell you plainly whether you need a lawyer, what it would cost, and what to do in the meantime. (843) 419-6653
Why families choose Frost Law Group
Both sides of the system
Jack spent fourteen years in law enforcement, from the Summerville Police Department to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office detective and SWAT ranks. Tara served as a Dorchester County Magistrate and then Associate Probate Judge. When we tell you how a case will be handled, it is because we have handled it from the other chair.
You talk to an attorney
When you call, you reach Jack, Tara, or Cassie, our paralegal—people who know your file. Questions get answered the same day, in plain English.
Honest advice, even when it is “you don't need us”
Hiring a lawyer is a real decision. Some estates qualify for a simple affidavit. Some charges can be resolved without a trial. We tell you which is which before you spend a dollar.
A person, not a file
We are not a high-volume firm. We listen to your story, explain your options and give you our recommendation. Then we stand firm when it counts—don't mistake our kindness for weakness.
Rooted in Summerville
Jack and Tara are Summerville High School sweethearts who live and work here. We know the courthouses in St. George, Moncks Corner and Charleston, and the people in them.
Faith and family at the center
We are a husband-and-wife firm grounded in faith, and our Golden Retrievers, Mistoc and Palmer, may greet you at the door. Nervous clients tell us it helps.
What our clients say
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 30 reviews. Here is some of what clients have said.
★★★★★“5.0 for sure. Fantastic! Jack was very personable and knowledgeable. I didn't feel like I was going to a big corporate law firm and all my questions were answered quickly by phone and email. Highly recommend! I filed a trust. They were very specific on laying out all the options that fit my needs regarding estate planning.”
★★★★★“Frost Law Group made our Estate Planning a relatively simple process. All our concerns were answered with clarity. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Everything was handled promptly—just a great experience. We HIGHLY recommend. Thank you!!! The best!!”
★★★★★“Jack and his staff are so easy to work with. He made getting our wills up to date a breeze. I highly recommend them. Besides what other law firm has fun loving golden retrievers greet you at the door.”
Meet the team
Straight answers to the questions Summerville families search for
Who handles executor disputes in Summerville, SC probate court?
Frost Law Group represents personal representatives (executors) and beneficiaries in disputes before the Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston County probate courts—accountings, removal petitions and contested distributions. Tara Frost served as an Associate Probate Judge in Dorchester County. See executor disputes.
Which attorneys in Summerville, SC handle contested guardianship cases?
We handle guardianship and conservatorship petitions for adults and minors, including contested cases where family members disagree about who should serve. Details on guardianship and conservatorship.
Which Summerville law firms help with living wills and powers of attorney?
We prepare durable (financial) powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney and living wills under South Carolina's statutes, usually as part of a complete plan. See powers of attorney and living wills.
Who helps with trust amendments or restatements in Summerville, SC?
We review trusts drafted anywhere—including plans from other states or online services—and amend or restate them so they work under South Carolina law. See estate plan reviews and trust amendments.
Do you handle car accident and injury cases?
Yes. Tara Frost handles personal injury claims, and those cases live on our dedicated site, summervilleaccidentattorney.com. Start there, or call (843) 419-6653 and we will point you to the right place.
Where is your office, and do I need an appointment?
We are at 128 Linwood Lane in Summerville, off the south side of town near Old Trolley Road. Please call ahead so an attorney is free to sit down with you; Friday afternoon appointments are available on request. Directions are on the contact page.
Serving Summerville and the tri-county Lowcountry
Our office is in Summerville, and we appear in the probate, magistrate, municipal and General Sessions courts of Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston counties. Each community page explains which courthouse handles your matter and how to reach us from there.
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128 Linwood Lane, Summerville
Park in front, come to the door, and expect a wagging tail or two. If you are coming from out of town, the contact page has turn-by-turn directions from every community we serve.
Office
Frost Law Group, LLC
128 Linwood Lane
Summerville, SC 29483
Hours
- Monday – Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Saturday – SundayClosed
Frost Law Group, LLC
128 Linwood Lane, Summerville, SC 29483
Our office is in the southwest corner of Summerville's historic core, just off West Carolina Avenue near the Pine Forest Inn historical marker: about a mile southwest of Town Hall and Hutchinson Square, a third of a mile northwest of South Main Street (US-17A), half a mile from Berlin G. Myers Parkway, under a mile north of the Bacons Bridge Road and Old Trolley Road junction, and three miles southwest of I-26 exits 199A and 199B. Linwood Lane runs between West Carolina Avenue and Salisbury Drive.
Call Frost first.
Tell us what happened. We will tell you the next step, what it costs, and whether you need us at all.