Betsy Tanner, Attorney at Law

Compassionate Adoptions. Competent Estate Planning & Probate Representation.

Betsy Tanner is a Fountain Inn attorney serving families across Upstate South Carolina — handling every case personally, from the first call to the final order.

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350+

Children placed in forever families since 2018

Direct Attorney Access

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Your case stays with Betsy — not an associate

A Person Answers

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Missed calls are returned. Every time.

Family-Focused Counsel, Rooted in Personal Experience

I know what this process means to your family because I've lived it myself.


I was adopted as an infant. I spent more than ten years as a licensed foster parent. And I'm an adoptive mom. Adoption isn't a practice area I picked up along the way, it's woven into who I am and how I work. The same personal attention carries into every estate plan and every probate matter I handle. When you call our office during business hours, a real person answers the phone. When you hire me, you get me, not whoever happens to be available.


My office sits on the Greenville–Laurens county line in Fountain Inn, and I serve families throughout the Golden Strip and greater Greenville area, including Simpsonville, Mauldin, Greer, Easley, and Laurens. Adoption matters are handled statewide.


Office hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00am–4:00pm | Friday 9:00am–1:00pm

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Three Ways I Can Help Your Family

Adoption

Whether you're growing your family through infant adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care, or a relative placement, I guide you through every step of the South Carolina adoption process. With 350+ children placed in forever families since 2018, I bring both legal skill and firsthand experience to every case.

Estate Planning

A will, a trust, powers of attorney, and advance directives aren't just paperwork, they're the decisions that protect your family when it matters most. I help individuals and families across Upstate South Carolina put a clear, complete plan in place without the confusion or intimidation that often comes with the process.

Probate

Losing someone is hard enough without navigating a court process at the same time. I represent Personal Representatives and families through South Carolina probate administration, whether the estate has a will or not, so you can focus on what matters while I handle the legal work.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you're starting an adoption, putting your estate plan in place, or navigating probate after a loss, I'm here to help. Call the office and a person will answer — or send a message and I'll get back to you.

What Sets This Practice Apart

  • Betsy handles every matter personally.
  • A real person answers the office phone during business hours. Missed calls are returned promptly.
  • Betsy is an adoptee, was a licensed foster parent of more than ten years, and is an adoptive mother. Her experience in adoption law is professional and personal.
  • 350+ children placed in forever families since 2018, with finalized adoptions across South Carolina.
  • The office is located on the Greenville–Laurens county line, with adoption matters handled statewide.


Common Questions About Working With Betsy Tanner Law


  • What areas of South Carolina does Betsy Tanner Law serve?

    The office is located in Fountain Inn on the Greenville–Laurens county line. We serve families throughout the Golden Strip and greater Greenville area, including Simpsonville, Mauldin, Greer, Easley, and Laurens. Adoption matters are handled statewide across South Carolina.

  • How does adoption work in South Carolina?

    The process depends on the type of adoption — infant, stepparent, relative, foster care, or interstate — but in every case, the court must find that the adoption serves the child's best interests. I walk families through each step, from the initial petition through the final hearing, and handle the legal filings so nothing falls through the cracks.

  • Will I work directly with Betsy, or will my case be handled by someone else?

    You work directly with me from start to finish. I don't hand matters off to associates. The attorney you hire is the attorney who handles your case.

  • What happens if I call and no one answers?

    A person answers the office phone during business hours — Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm. If you reach voicemail outside those hours, we return missed calls. You won't be left waiting without a response.

  • Does Betsy Tanner Law handle estate planning for adoptive families?

    Yes. I work with adoptive families on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, and I understand the specific legal considerations that come with adoption, including how adopted children are treated under South Carolina inheritance law. Learn more on the estate planning for adoptive families page.

  • What types of adoption does Betsy Tanner Law handle?

    I handle infant and private adoption, stepparent adoption, relative adoption, adult adoption, foster care and DSS adoption, interstate adoption, and domestication of foreign adoptions. I also serve as referral counsel for adoption agencies and out-of-state attorneys.