Opening Probate in South Carolina When You Live Out of State: A Practical FAQ
How to Open Probate in South Carolina When You Live Out of State Note: You asked about a probate matter while living outside the state. This article explains the process under South Carolina law (not another state). Disclaimer This is educational information and not legal advice. For help specific to your situation, consult a licensed […]
Read article →Settling a Parent’s Estate in South Carolina and Handling Out‑of‑State Property
Disclaimer: This article provides general information about settling an estate under South Carolina law. This is not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Consult a licensed South Carolina attorney for advice about your situation. Detailed Answer Below are the common steps someone in South Carolina generally follows to settle a parent’s estate […]
Read article →How to File and Record a New Deed in South Carolina After a Spouse’s Death
Transferring Real Property After a Spouse’s Death in South Carolina: What to Do So a Child Becomes Owner This FAQ explains, in plain terms, the common steps to file and record a new deed so a child becomes the owner of real property after a spouse’s death under South Carolina law. This is general information […]
Read article →South Carolina: Do You Need a TOD Deed or POD Designation if Your Will Leaves Everything to Your Daughter?
Quick answer If all of your assets are owned in your sole name and your will leaves everything to your daughter, the will can transfer those assets to her — but only through the probate process. Payable‑on‑death (POD) designations for bank accounts, transfer‑on‑death (TOD) or beneficiary deeds for real estate, joint‑owner arrangements, and trust ownership […]
Read article →Appraisal Reimbursement in an Estate Buyout — South Carolina Guide
Understanding Appraisal Reimbursement in an Estate Buyout under South Carolina Law Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed South Carolina attorney about the specifics of your matter before taking action. Detailed Answer When one co‑owner of estate property hires an appraiser and spends money to establish value for a buyout, whether […]
Read article →How to Transfer a Deceased Parent’s House to Children in South Carolina (No Will)
How to transfer a deceased parent’s house to children in South Carolina when there is no will Detailed answer — what to expect and the usual steps When a parent dies without a will in South Carolina, their property does not automatically become the children’s property. You must use the probate process (or another court […]
Read article →Taking Over a Deceased Parents Mortgage in South Carolina: What You Need to Know
How to assume or keep a deceased parents mortgage in South Carolina Detailed Answer If your father died owning a home in South Carolina and you want to take over the mortgage, you must address two separate issues: (1) how title to the house transfers to you under estate law, and (2) what the mortgage […]
Read article →How to Prove Paternity for Inheritance — South Carolina
Detailed Answer This guide explains how someone can establish that a deceased man was their biological father so they can claim an inheritance under South Carolina law. It assumes the father's name does not appear on the birth certificate. This is an educational overview, not legal advice. Overview of the legal issue When a person […]
Read article →Protecting an Inheritance When an Estate Is Contested — South Carolina
Detailed Answer This article explains practical steps you can take under South Carolina law to protect an intended inheritance when a family member challenges an estate. It covers immediate actions, common legal defenses and estate-planning options that reduce the risk of a successful contest. This is educational information only and not legal advice. How contests […]
Read article →How to Get Appointed Administrator of a Sister’s Estate in South Carolina
How to Seek Appointment as Administrator of an Intestate Estate in South Carolina Overview — what this FAQ covers This FAQ explains the practical steps to ask a South Carolina probate court to appoint you as the personal representative (commonly called an “administrator”) when a person dies without a will. It covers who has priority, […]
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