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Step-by-step guide for executors navigating probate, from filing the will to closing the estate.
Probate filings for Spartanburg County go through the Probate Court at 180 Magnolia Street, 4th Floor, Suite 4113, Spartanburg, SC 29306-2359. Main phone: 864-596-2556. Court hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Spartanburg County doesn't offer probate e-filing. Confirm paper or mail filing rules with the Probate Court.
Preliminary consultations available on walk-in basis 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM $10 filing fee to commence probate action with a will
South Carolina allows Small Estate Affidavit for estates under $45,000. The waiting period is 30 days.
In South Carolina, immediate priorities include obtaining certified death certificates, filing the original will with the probate court, and petitioning for letters testamentary. Securing estate assets and identifying all accounts and property are also early priorities.
In South Carolina, notice to creditors must be published and/or sent to known creditors. Creditors then have 8 months to file claims. Final distributions typically wait until this period expires to protect the executor from personal liability.
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