Jessica Ferguson focuses her practice on estate planning and probate, helping individuals and families protect their assets, navigate estate administration, and resolve probate disputes. She is committed to educating the community on the importance of estate planning and frequently offers workshops to share valuable insights on wills, trusts, and probate matters.
Prior to joining Turner Padget, Jessica practiced at South Carolina Legal Services, where she was quickly promoted to Lead Attorney for Estate Administration. There, she provided comprehensive legal services, guiding clients through estate matters and probate challenges.
Jessica earned her undergraduate degree in Honors Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with double minors in Neuroscience and Philosophy. She then moved to South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law. After law school, she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Amy W. McCulloch in the Richland County Probate Court, where she worked closely with judges on complex probate issues, shaping her dedication to this field.
Jessica is actively involved in the legal community, serving as Chair of the S.C. Bar Elder Law Committee and Chair of the S.C. YLD Wills Committee. She is also an ABA RPTE Fellow Graduate and an ACTEC Fellow Graduate. Her contributions to the Probate Bar and dedication to legal services have earned her numerous recognitions.
Jessica is passionate about making estate planning accessible and strives to provide clients with clear guidance and compassionate representation through life’s most important transitions.
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