Wills and Estates

Directions to Probate

We have the address and directions to all of the Probate Courts for every County in SC.

Is a Will Really Necessary

Why a Will is necessary

Without a will, the likelihood of conflicts and after-death disputes between your children and other family members will increase significantly. The court your directions on how to distribute your assets.

By "dying intestate," you lose the ability to direct the distribution of your estate. The state of South Carolina steps in at your death and makes the decisions for you, according to the distribution schedule set forth in its probate laws. The state's decisions are designed to pass property to those they think would most benefit. The state's decisions would not necessarily conform to your plan or to what is best for your family and loved ones. This can cause a multitude of
problems and misunderstandings, not to mention tying up your assets in the probate process for years.

Probate Court's Job

In the state of South Carolina, each county has a Probate Judge who is popularly elected to a four year term and has jurisdiction over the estate of a deceased person, the estate of a minor, the will of an individual, the estate of an incapacitated person, involuntary commitment of individuals to institutions, or matters of trust. The probate court is also responsible for issuing marriage licenses.