Estate Planning & Probate in Clarendon County, South Carolina

Clarendon County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in 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 Clarendon 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 Clarendon County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 411 Sunset Drive, Suite 1304, Manning.

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Probate Court Record

Probate Court

Clarendon County

Address

411 Sunset Drive, Suite 1304Manning, SC 29102-2423

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing available
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Clarendon County · Register of Deeds

Address

411 Sunset DriveManning, SC 29102

$15 flat, regardless of page count; transfer tax may need separate review.

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Local Procedures at the Probate Court

Marriage license fees payable in cash only (no electronic payment or check) Court maintains documents for estate, guardianship, conservatorship, trust administration, and other probate matters

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