Estate Planning & Probate in Union County, South Carolina
There are two reasons people look up Union County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Union County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Union 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 Union County, probate runs through the Probate Court at 210 West Main Street, Union.
Full Union Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Probate Court
Union County
Address
Phone
Hours
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Clerk of Court
Union County
$15 flat, regardless of page count; transfer tax may need separate review.
Full recording details →Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Probate Court
The court offers a self-help center. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice.
Applicants should come with completed forms and documentation; a clerk will assist in completing the petition and present it to the judge Appointment only -- call (864) 429-1625 ext. 1 to schedule
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