Ami Meetze
803.212.6509
- University of South Carolina, 1977, B.S., magna cum laude; graduated number one from the School of Business, receiving the distinguished Delta Sigma Pi Award
- University of South Carolina School of Law, 1980, J.D.
- Member, South Carolina Bar
- Member, Richland County Bar
- Past Chair and Council Member, South Carolina Bar Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Section
- Past Chair and Member, Estate Planning and Probate Specialization Advisory Board of the Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
- Past President and Board Member, South Carolina Planned Giving Council
- Member, Columbia Tax Study Group
- Member, Columbia Estate Planning Council
- Selected, 2011 Legal Elite in Greater Columbia Business Monthly
- Selected, 2008-2011 Best Lawyers in America
- Admitted, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
- Admitted, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate and a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Rita Cullum brings a wealth of experience to the Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Rita works with her clients and their financial advisors in developing and implementing estate plans that address the individual needs of the clients and their family and business interests. She also works extensively in the area of planned giving, helping clients in the preparation of charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities and other gift agreements. Using a sensitive, sensible approach, Rita assists clients with:
- Wills and trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Living wills
- Health care powers of attorney
- Estate and gift taxation
- Charitable gift planning
- Prenuptial agreements
Rita’s passion for her profession is demonstrated by her professional involvement. Rita has taught estate planning at the Shepherd Center and regularly conducts tax and estate planning seminars for Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. She leads retirement seminars for public and private entities and has authored numerous publications on planned giving. In recognition of her efforts, Rita was presented with the Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina’s Law School Alumni Association as well as YWCA’s Tribute to Women in Industry Diamond Honoree Award.
Professional and Civic Activities
- Member, Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
- Board Member, University of South Carolina Educational Foundation
- Past Chair, University of South Carolina Guardian Society
- Board of Trustees, Central Carolina Community Foundation
- Board Member, The Palmetto Club
- Member, Junior League of Columbia
- Founder, Women in Philanthropy
- State Chair, The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
