Estate Planning & Probate in Berkeley County, South Carolina

There are two reasons people look up Berkeley County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Probate Court details.

Someone died — settling an estate

Filing probate at the Probate Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.

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The Probate Process in Berkeley County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Berkeley County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 300-B California Avenue, Moncks Corner.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Berkeley County

Address

300-B California AvenueMoncks Corner, SC 29461-4036

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing available
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Berkeley County · Register of Deeds

Address

P.O. Box 6122Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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$15 flat, regardless of page count; transfer tax may need separate review.

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Local Procedures at the Probate Court

Drop box available at front of courthouse 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Does not accept credit cards

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