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Tamara Cunningham Curry, Estate Planning Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, Probate, and Wills

Asst. Prob. J.

Charleston, SC

Practicing estate planning in Charleston since 1989.

37+
Years practicing
2
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Tamara Cunningham Curry is an asst. prob. j. based in Charleston, SC. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Wills. Tamara has over 37 years of legal experience.

Based in
Charleston, SC
Experience
over 37 years
Known for
Estate Planning · Probate · Wills
  • Handles Estate Planning, Probate, and Wills matters from Charleston, SC.
  • Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Tamara Cunningham Curry: Tamara Cunningham Curry is an asst. prob. j. based in Charleston, SC. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Wills. Tamara has over 37 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Tamara takes on

Tamara concentrates on estate planning, probate, and wills. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tamara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Estate Planning cases in Charleston, South Carolina

Tamara takes estate planning matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tamara agrees to represent you.

Probate cases in Charleston, South Carolina

Tamara takes probate matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tamara agrees to represent you.

Wills cases in Charleston, South Carolina

Tamara takes wills matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tamara agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Tamara Cunningham Curry — estate planning lawyer in Charleston

Tamara Cunningham Curry is an asst. prob. j. based in Charleston, SC. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Wills. Tamara has over 37 years of legal experience.

Mrs. Tamara Cunningham Curry is a lawyer practicing probate, wills, estates. Tamara received a B.A. degree from South Carolina State College in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years. Tamara practices in Charleston, SC.

Working with Tamara on a estate planning matter

Mrs. Tamara Cunningham Curry is a lawyer practicing probate, wills, estates. Tamara received a B.A. degree from South Carolina State College in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years. Tamara practices in Charleston, SC.

Who Tamara represents

Tamara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, probate, and wills matters in Charleston and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Tennessee

    J.D. · 1988

  • South Carolina State College

    B.A. · 1985

Jurisdictions

Tamara's state bar admissions

  • South Carolina

    1992 · ACTIVE

  • Ohio

    1989 · ACTIVE

Tamara studied at J.D. in University of Tennessee and B.A. in South Carolina State College.

Law school and academic background

Tamara completed J.D. in University of Tennessee and B.A. in South Carolina State College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tamara runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Tamara Cunningham Curry's office in Charleston

Tamara's primary office is at 84 Broad St, Charleston, SC, 29401-2201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

84 Broad St

Charleston, SC 29401-2201

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Hiring guide

How to hire Tamara Cunningham Curry — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tamara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Tamara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tamara's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Tamara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Tamara

Tamara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Tamara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Tamara's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Tamara Cunningham Curry

  • How much does it cost to hire Tamara for a estate planning case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tamara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Tamara offer a free consultation?

    Tamara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tamara's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Tamara's current terms during booking.

  • How long do estate planning cases in South Carolina typically take?

    Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Tamara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Tamara take my case if I'm outside Charleston?

    Tamara is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Tamara will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Tamara?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Tamara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Tamara accepting new estate planning clients right now?

    Tamara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Estate Planning attorneys serving Charleston, Columbia and Greenville in South Carolina

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