Opening the Estate: Where?

As explained in a previous post, an estate must be opened in the county of domicile of the decedent. While people may have many residences, each of us only has one domicile. The court will determine the domicile of the decedent by looking at the following:
1) The address used on government documents such as a [...]

Who will be the Personal Representative? (Part II)

Part II of this discussion on who serves as P.R. if you don’t have a will discusses the issues of divorce, minor children and common law marriage.

Choosing a Personal Representative

Choosing a Personal Representative is an essential part of writing your will. Read these tips before deciding who to choose.

What exactly is probate?

Exactly what does probate mean and how do you know if you need to probate someone’s estate after their death?

Introduction

Introduction of the South Carolina Probate Lawyer and general information about the Probate Court functions in South Carolina.