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Probate Court

Forms & Instructions

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Form	Title & SC Code of Laws	PDF / DOC
361ES	Accounting (Mandatory)	361ES \| Accounting (Mandatory) 361ES \| Accounting (Mandatory)
555GC	Accounting of Deceased Ward's Funds	555GC \| Accounting of Deceased Ward's Funds 555GC \| Accounting of Deceased Ward's Funds
301ES	Additional Devisees/Heirs/Successors	301ES \| Additional Devisees/Heirs/Successors 301ES \| Additional Devisees/Heirs/Successors
454ES	Additional Signature for Informal Administration	454ES \| Additional Signature for Informal Administration 454ES \| Additional Signature for Informal Administration
420ES	Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Pursuant to Small Estate Proceedings	420ES \| Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Pursuant to Small Estate Proceedings 420ES \| Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Pursuant to Small Estate Proceedings
366ES	Affidavit of Adeemed or Abated Property	366ES \| Affidavit of Adeemed or Abated Property 366ES \| Affidavit of Adeemed or Abated Property
544GC	Affidavit of Conservator Regarding Bond	544GC \| Affidavit of Conservator Regarding Bond 544GC \| Affidavit of Conservator Regarding Bond
446ES	Affidavit of Distribution for Personal Property	446ES \| Affidavit of Distribution for Personal Property 446ES \| Affidavit of Distribution for Personal Property
409ES	Affidavit of Due Diligence	409ES \| Affidavit of Due Diligence 409ES \| Affidavit of Due Diligence
445ES	Affidavit of Heirs	445ES \| Affidavit of Heirs 445ES \| Affidavit of Heirs
482ES	Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance	482ES \| Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance 482ES \| Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance
300ES	Application (Informal) / Petition (Formal) for Probate of Will or Appointment (Mandatory)	300ES \| Application (Informal) / Petition (Formal) for Probate of Will or Appointment (Mandatory) 300ES \| Application (Informal) / Petition (Formal) for Probate of Will or Appointment (Mandatory)
542GC	Application (Informal) / Petition (Formal) for Protective Order and/or Appointment of Conservator for a Minor	542GC \| Application (Informal) / Petition (Formal) for Protective Order and/or Appointment of Conservator for a Minor 542GC \| Application (Informal) / Petition (Formal) for Protective Order and/or Appointment of Conservator for a Minor
332ES	Application / Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator	332ES \| Application / Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator 332ES \| Application / Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator
334ES	Application / Petition for Subsequent Administration	334ES \| Application / Petition for Subsequent Administration 334ES \| Application / Petition for Subsequent Administration
333ES	Application / Petition for Successor Personal Representative	333ES \| Application / Petition for Successor Personal Representative 333ES \| Application / Petition for Successor Personal Representative
351ES	Application for Appointment of Appraiser(s)	351ES \| Application for Appointment of Appraiser(s) 351ES \| Application for Appointment of Appraiser(s)
375ES	Application for Approval of Compromise	375ES \| Application for Approval of Compromise 375ES \| Application for Approval of Compromise
552GC	Application for Disbursement of Funds	552GC \| Application for Disbursement of Funds 552GC \| Application for Disbursement of Funds
581GC	Application for Registration and Recognition of Guardianship and/or Conservatorship Order(s) from Another State	581GC \| Application for Registration and Recognition of Guardianship and/or Conservatorship Order(s) from Another State 581GC \| Application for Registration and Recognition of Guardianship and/or Conservatorship Order(s) from Another State
583GC-B	Application for Relief (Conservatorship)	583GC-B \| Application for Relief (Conservatorship) 583GC-B \| Application for Relief (Conservatorship)
583GC-A	Application for Relief (Guardianship)	583GC-A \| Application for Relief (Guardianship) 583GC-A \| Application for Relief (Guardianship)
330ES	Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative	330ES \| Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative 330ES \| Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative
329ES	Application for Sale of Personal Property	329ES \| Application for Sale of Personal Property 329ES \| Application for Sale of Personal Property
412ES	Application for Settlement	412ES \| Application for Settlement 412ES \| Application for Settlement
337ES	Application for Settlement & Accounting of Subsequent Administration	337ES \| Application for Settlement & Accounting of Subsequent Administration 337ES \| Application for Settlement & Accounting of Subsequent Administration
554GC	Application for Use of Deceased Ward's Funds	554GC \| Application for Use of Deceased Ward's Funds 554GC \| Application for Use of Deceased Ward's Funds
343ES	Application to Alter Amount of Bond	343ES \| Application to Alter Amount of Bond 343ES \| Application to Alter Amount of Bond
121ES	Appointment of Agent for Service of Process	121ES \| Appointment of Agent for Service of Process 121ES \| Appointment of Agent for Service of Process
153PC	Certification of Completion of Premarital Preparation Course	153PC \| Certification of Completion of Premarital Preparation Course 153PC \| Certification of Completion of Premarital Preparation Course
SCRCPForm6	Confidential Reference List of Redacted Identifiers	SCRCPForm6 \| Confidential Reference List of Redacted Identifiers SCRCPForm6 \| Confidential Reference List of Redacted Identifiers
SCRCPForm6Example	Confidential Reference List of Redacted Indentifiers (Example)	SCRCPForm6Example \| Confidential Reference List of Redacted Indentifiers (Example) SCRCPForm6Example \| Confidential Reference List of Redacted Indentifiers (Example)
543GC	Conservator Contract	543GC \| Conservator Contract 543GC \| Conservator Contract
567GC-LF	Conservator Report - Long Form	567GC-LF \| Conservator Report - Long Form 567GC-LF \| Conservator Report - Long Form
567GC-SF	Conservator Report - Short Form	567GC-SF \| Conservator Report - Short Form 567GC-SF \| Conservator Report - Short Form
568GC	Conservator Report for a Minor	568GC \| Conservator Report for a Minor 568GC \| Conservator Report for a Minor
563GC	Conservatorship Receipt	563GC \| Conservatorship Receipt 563GC \| Conservatorship Receipt
PAPERSEL	Creditor's Notice	PAPERSEL \| Creditor's Notice PAPERSEL \| Creditor's Notice
400ES	Deed of Distribution	400ES \| Deed of Distribution 400ES \| Deed of Distribution
342ES	Demand for Bond	342ES \| Demand for Bond 342ES \| Demand for Bond
113ES	Demand for Hearing (Estates)	113ES \| Demand for Hearing (Estates) 113ES \| Demand for Hearing (Estates)
327ES	Demand for Non-Probate Property Inventory	327ES \| Demand for Non-Probate Property Inventory 327ES \| Demand for Non-Probate Property Inventory
111ES-D	Demand for Notice in an Estate	111ES-D \| Demand for Notice in an Estate 111ES-D \| Demand for Notice in an Estate
510GC	Demand for Notice of Hearing in a Guardianship, Conservatorship, or Protective Proceeding	510GC \| Demand for Notice of Hearing in a Guardianship, Conservatorship, or Protective Proceeding 510GC \| Demand for Notice of Hearing in a Guardianship, Conservatorship, or Protective Proceeding
520GC	Dual Petition for Appointment of Conservator (or other Protective Order) and Guardian (for Adult)	520GC \| Dual Petition for Appointment of Conservator (or other Protective Order) and Guardian (for Adult) 520GC \| Dual Petition for Appointment of Conservator (or other Protective Order) and Guardian (for Adult)
539GC	Examiner Report and Affidavit Regarding Capacity	539GC \| Examiner Report and Affidavit Regarding Capacity 539GC \| Examiner Report and Affidavit Regarding Capacity
435ES	Exempt Property Claim	435ES \| Exempt Property Claim 435ES \| Exempt Property Claim
341ES	Fiduciary Bond	341ES \| Fiduciary Bond 341ES \| Fiduciary Bond
447PC	Filing of Disclaimer for Record	447PC \| Filing of Disclaimer for Record 447PC \| Filing of Disclaimer for Record
306ES	Filing of Will for Record	306ES \| Filing of Will for Record 306ES \| Filing of Will for Record
566GC	Financial Plan of Conservator	566GC \| Financial Plan of Conservator 566GC \| Financial Plan of Conservator
531GC	Guardian ad Litem Report	531GC \| Guardian ad Litem Report 531GC \| Guardian ad Litem Report
534GC	Guardian Report	534GC \| Guardian Report 534GC \| Guardian Report
565GC	Guidelines for Preparing Financial Plan of Conservator	565GC \| Guidelines for Preparing Financial Plan of Conservator 565GC \| Guidelines for Preparing Financial Plan of Conservator
305ES	Information to Heirs and Devisees	305ES \| Information to Heirs and Devisees 305ES \| Information to Heirs and Devisees
550GC	Inventory and Appraisement (Conservator) (Mandatory)	550GC \| Inventory and Appraisement (Conservator) (Mandatory) 550GC \| Inventory and Appraisement (Conservator) (Mandatory)
350ES-LF	Inventory and Appraisement LF (Mandatory)	350ES-LF \| Inventory and Appraisement LF (Mandatory) 350ES-LF \| Inventory and Appraisement LF (Mandatory)
350ES-SF	Inventory and Appraisement SF (Mandatory)	350ES-SF \| Inventory and Appraisement SF (Mandatory) 350ES-SF \| Inventory and Appraisement SF (Mandatory)
350ES-SF-Cont.	Inventory and Appraisement SF - Continuation Sheet	350ES-SF-Cont. \| Inventory and Appraisement SF - Continuation Sheet 350ES-SF-Cont. \| Inventory and Appraisement SF - Continuation Sheet
SCCA405PC	Motion and Affidavit to Proceed In Forma Pauperis	SCCA405PC \| Motion and Affidavit to Proceed In Forma Pauperis SCCA405PC \| Motion and Affidavit to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
523GC	Motion for Appointment of Counsel for Emergency or Temporary Proceedings	523GC \| Motion for Appointment of Counsel for Emergency or Temporary Proceedings 523GC \| Motion for Appointment of Counsel for Emergency or Temporary Proceedings
527GC	Motion for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem for Emergency or Temporary Proceedings	527GC \| Motion for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem for Emergency or Temporary Proceedings 527GC \| Motion for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem for Emergency or Temporary Proceedings
586GC	Motion for Extension (Guardianship/Conservatorship)	586GC \| Motion for Extension (Guardianship/Conservatorship) 586GC \| Motion for Extension (Guardianship/Conservatorship)
352ES	Motion for Extension (Estates)	352ES \| Motion for Extension (Estates) 352ES \| Motion for Extension (Estates)
109ES	Motion for Removal	109ES \| Motion for Removal 109ES \| Motion for Removal
122ES	Motion for Service by Publication	122ES \| Motion for Service by Publication 122ES \| Motion for Service by Publication
123ES	Motion for Transfer of Venue	123ES \| Motion for Transfer of Venue 123ES \| Motion for Transfer of Venue
585GC	Motion for Transfer of Venue (Guardianship/Conservatorship)	585GC \| Motion for Transfer of Venue (Guardianship/Conservatorship) 585GC \| Motion for Transfer of Venue (Guardianship/Conservatorship)
355ES	Motion to be Relieved as Counsel	355ES \| Motion to be Relieved as Counsel 355ES \| Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
526GC	Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel for Alleged Incapacitated Individual	526GC \| Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel for Alleged Incapacitated Individual 526GC \| Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel for Alleged Incapacitated Individual
110ES	Notice of	110ES \| Notice of 110ES \| Notice of
372ES	Notice of Allowance / Disallowance of Claim	372ES \| Notice of Allowance / Disallowance of Claim 372ES \| Notice of Allowance / Disallowance of Claim
557GC	Notice of Allowance / Disallowance of Claim (Conservatorship)	557GC \| Notice of Allowance / Disallowance of Claim (Conservatorship) 557GC \| Notice of Allowance / Disallowance of Claim (Conservatorship)
512GC	Notice of and Motion for Emergency Relief	512GC \| Notice of and Motion for Emergency Relief 512GC \| Notice of and Motion for Emergency Relief
513GC	Notice of and Motion for Temporary Relief	513GC \| Notice of and Motion for Temporary Relief 513GC \| Notice of and Motion for Temporary Relief
525GC	Notice of Appearance of Counsel	525GC \| Notice of Appearance of Counsel 525GC \| Notice of Appearance of Counsel
516GC	Notice of Correction	516GC \| Notice of Correction 516GC \| Notice of Correction
151ES	Notice of Correction (Estates)	151ES \| Notice of Correction (Estates) 151ES \| Notice of Correction (Estates)
326ES	Notice of Hearing	326ES \| Notice of Hearing 326ES \| Notice of Hearing
356ES	Notice of Intent to Appeal	356ES \| Notice of Intent to Appeal 356ES \| Notice of Intent to Appeal
524GC	Notice of Right to Counsel	524GC \| Notice of Right to Counsel 524GC \| Notice of Right to Counsel
416ES	Notice of Right to Demand Hearing	416ES \| Notice of Right to Demand Hearing 416ES \| Notice of Right to Demand Hearing
415ES	Notice of Right to File Request for Hearing	415ES \| Notice of Right to File Request for Hearing 415ES \| Notice of Right to File Request for Hearing
SCCA500ES	Notice of Secure Leave	SCCA500ES \| Notice of Secure Leave SCCA500ES \| Notice of Secure Leave
370ES	Notice to Creditors	370ES \| Notice to Creditors 370ES \| Notice to Creditors
304ES	Order	304ES \| Order 304ES \| Order
130ES	Order for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)	130ES \| Order for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) 130ES \| Order for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
373ES-O	Order for Petition for Allowance of Claim	373ES-O \| Order for Petition for Allowance of Claim 373ES-O \| Order for Petition for Allowance of Claim
390ES	Petition for Administration Under Part 5	390ES \| Petition for Administration Under Part 5 390ES \| Petition for Administration Under Part 5
373ES-P	Petition for Allowance of Claim (Estates)	373ES-P \| Petition for Allowance of Claim (Estates) 373ES-P \| Petition for Allowance of Claim (Estates)
558GC	Petition for Allowance of Claim (Conservatorship)	558GC \| Petition for Allowance of Claim (Conservatorship) 558GC \| Petition for Allowance of Claim (Conservatorship)
573PC	Petition for Appointment of Successor Custodian	573PC \| Petition for Appointment of Successor Custodian 573PC \| Petition for Appointment of Successor Custodian
406ES	Petition for Determination of Apportionment of Taxes	406ES \| Petition for Determination of Apportionment of Taxes 406ES \| Petition for Determination of Apportionment of Taxes
404ES	Petition for Elective Share	404ES \| Petition for Elective Share 404ES \| Petition for Elective Share
530GC	Petition for Finding of Incapacity and/or Appointment of Guardian (Mandatory)	530GC \| Petition for Finding of Incapacity and/or Appointment of Guardian (Mandatory) 530GC \| Petition for Finding of Incapacity and/or Appointment of Guardian (Mandatory)
571GC	Petition for Formal Relief	571GC \| Petition for Formal Relief 571GC \| Petition for Formal Relief
383ES	Petition for Omitted Child	383ES \| Petition for Omitted Child 383ES \| Petition for Omitted Child
382ES	Petition for Omitted Spouse	382ES \| Petition for Omitted Spouse 382ES \| Petition for Omitted Spouse
540GC	Petition for Protective Order and/or Appointment of Conservator for an Adult (Mandatory)	540GC \| Petition for Protective Order and/or Appointment of Conservator for an Adult (Mandatory) 540GC \| Petition for Protective Order and/or Appointment of Conservator for an Adult (Mandatory)
331ES	Petition for Removal of Personal Representative	331ES \| Petition for Removal of Personal Representative 331ES \| Petition for Removal of Personal Representative
381ES	Petition for Review of Employment/Compensation	381ES \| Petition for Review of Employment/Compensation 381ES \| Petition for Review of Employment/Compensation
430ES	Petition for Sale of Real Estate (Estates)	430ES \| Petition for Sale of Real Estate (Estates) 430ES \| Petition for Sale of Real Estate (Estates)
584GC	Petition for Sale of Real Estate (Guardianship/Conservatorship)	584GC \| Petition for Sale of Real Estate (Guardianship/Conservatorship) 584GC \| Petition for Sale of Real Estate (Guardianship/Conservatorship)
575GC	Petition for Transfer of Guardianship and/or Adult Conservatorship from South Carolina to Receiving State (Mandatory)	575GC \| Petition for Transfer of Guardianship and/or Adult Conservatorship from South Carolina to Receiving State (Mandatory) 575GC \| Petition for Transfer of Guardianship and/or Adult Conservatorship from South Carolina to Receiving State (Mandatory)
578GC	Petition Requesting South Carolina Accept Guardianship/Conservatorship from Sending State (Mandatory)	578GC \| Petition Requesting South Carolina Accept Guardianship/Conservatorship from Sending State (Mandatory) 578GC \| Petition Requesting South Carolina Accept Guardianship/Conservatorship from Sending State (Mandatory)
417ES	Petition to Deny or Limit Inheritance	417ES \| Petition to Deny or Limit Inheritance 417ES \| Petition to Deny or Limit Inheritance
522GC	Physician's Affidavit for Emergency or Temporary Proceedings	522GC \| Physician's Affidavit for Emergency or Temporary Proceedings 522GC \| Physician's Affidavit for Emergency or Temporary Proceedings
521GC	Plan of Care for Ward	521GC \| Plan of Care for Ward 521GC \| Plan of Care for Ward
537GC	Probate Court Guidelines for Reports by Appointed Examiner	537GC \| Probate Court Guidelines for Reports by Appointed Examiner 537GC \| Probate Court Guidelines for Reports by Appointed Examiner
120PC	Proof of Delivery	120PC \| Proof of Delivery 120PC \| Proof of Delivery
125ES	Proof of Delivery for Non-Probate Property Inventory	125ES \| Proof of Delivery for Non-Probate Property Inventory 125ES \| Proof of Delivery for Non-Probate Property Inventory
410ES	Proposal for Distribution	410ES \| Proposal for Distribution 410ES \| Proposal for Distribution
401ES	Receipt	401ES \| Receipt 401ES \| Receipt
403ES	Receipt and Release with Waiver	403ES \| Receipt and Release with Waiver 403ES \| Receipt and Release with Waiver
325ES	Release/Satisfaction of Claim	325ES \| Release/Satisfaction of Claim 325ES \| Release/Satisfaction of Claim
380ES	Renunciation of Fee	380ES \| Renunciation of Fee 380ES \| Renunciation of Fee
302ES	Renunciation of Right to Administration and/or Nomination and/or Waiver of Bond	302ES \| Renunciation of Right to Administration and/or Nomination and/or Waiver of Bond 302ES \| Renunciation of Right to Administration and/or Nomination and/or Waiver of Bond
151PC	Request for Correction	151PC \| Request for Correction 151PC \| Request for Correction
529GC	Special Power of Attorney Delegating Powers of Guardian	529GC \| Special Power of Attorney Delegating Powers of Guardian 529GC \| Special Power of Attorney Delegating Powers of Guardian
371ES	Statement of Creditor's Claim (Mandatory)	371ES \| Statement of Creditor's Claim (Mandatory) 371ES \| Statement of Creditor's Claim (Mandatory)
335ES	Statement of Resignation	335ES \| Statement of Resignation 335ES \| Statement of Resignation
340ES	Statement of Value and Income for Purposes of Bond	340ES \| Statement of Value and Income for Purposes of Bond 340ES \| Statement of Value and Income for Purposes of Bond
350ES-SQA	Subsequent Administration Inventory	350ES-SQA \| Subsequent Administration Inventory 350ES-SQA \| Subsequent Administration Inventory
SCCA401PC	Summons	SCCA401PC \| Summons SCCA401PC \| Summons
710PC	Trustee Information	710PC \| Trustee Information 710PC \| Trustee Information
421ES	Verified Statement to Close Estate	421ES \| Verified Statement to Close Estate 421ES \| Verified Statement to Close Estate
514GC	Waiver by Alleged Incapacitated Individual	514GC \| Waiver by Alleged Incapacitated Individual 514GC \| Waiver by Alleged Incapacitated Individual
111ES-W	Waiver for Notice in an Estate	111ES-W \| Waiver for Notice in an Estate 111ES-W \| Waiver for Notice in an Estate
344ES	Waiver of Bond	344ES \| Waiver of Bond 344ES \| Waiver of Bond
364ES	Waiver of Filing Requirements	364ES \| Waiver of Filing Requirements 364ES \| Waiver of Filing Requirements
481ES	Probate Rule 5 - Proof of ADR	481ES \| Probate Rule 5 - Proof of ADR 481ES \| Probate Rule 5 - Proof of ADR
559GC	Release/Satisfaction of Claim	559GC \| Release/Satisfaction of Claim 559GC \| Release/Satisfaction of Claim
549GC	Renunciation/Nomination for Guardian and/or Conservator; Acceptance of Service	549GC \| Renunciation/Nomination for Guardian and/or Conservator; Acceptance of Service 549GC \| Renunciation/Nomination for Guardian and/or Conservator; Acceptance of Service
SCCA261	Request for Court Interpreter/Order of Appointment	SCCA261 \| Request for Court Interpreter/Order of Appointment SCCA261 \| Request for Court Interpreter/Order of Appointment
SCCA261.B	Request for Court Interpreter/Order of Appointment Instructions	SCCA261.B \| Request for Court Interpreter/Order of Appointment Instructions SCCA261.B \| Request for Court Interpreter/Order of Appointment Instructions
SCCA263	Request for Payment for Qualified Interpreter	SCCA263 \| Request for Payment for Qualified Interpreter SCCA263 \| Request for Payment for Qualified Interpreter
SCCA263.B	REQUEST FOR PAYMENT FOR QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS-INSTRUCTIONS	SCCA263.B \| REQUEST FOR PAYMENT FOR QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS-INSTRUCTIONS SCCA263.B \| REQUEST FOR PAYMENT FOR QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS-INSTRUCTIONS
480ES	Safe Deposit Affidavit	480ES \| Safe Deposit Affidavit 480ES \| Safe Deposit Affidavit
SCCA654	Waiver of In-Person Court Appearance and Consent to Video/Audioconferencing	SCCA654 \| Waiver of In-Person Court Appearance and Consent to Video/Audioconferencing SCCA654 \| Waiver of In-Person Court Appearance and Consent to Video/Audioconferencing
515GC	Waiver of Notice	515GC \| Waiver of Notice 515GC \| Waiver of Notice
365ES	Waiver of Statutory Requirements and Beneficiary Receipt / Release	365ES \| Waiver of Statutory Requirements and Beneficiary Receipt / Release 365ES \| Waiver of Statutory Requirements and Beneficiary Receipt / Release
376ES	Written Notice to Creditors	376ES \| Written Notice to Creditors 376ES \| Written Notice to Creditors
Creditor_Notice	Creditor's Notice (CHS CNTY)	Creditor_Notice \| Creditor's Notice (CHS CNTY) Creditor_Notice \| Creditor's Notice (CHS CNTY)
556GC	Statement of Creditor's Claim	556GC \| Statement of Creditor's Claim 556GC \| Statement of Creditor's Claim