What documents need to be filed with the court?

In South Carolina, the documents that need to be filed with the court when dealing with probate law vary based on the type of probate case being undertaken. Generally speaking, those documents include a petition, which is a request asking the court to open a probate case, an inventory of the estate, an appraisal of the estate’s assets, a notice to creditors, a death certificate, and a will, if any exists. The petitioner may also need to provide a tax return if the estate is large enough to require one. These documents provide the court with the information necessary to start the process of formally transferring ownership of any assets owned by the deceased person to the appropriate heirs. Depending on the court, additional documents may be required. Furthermore, any documents signed by the petitioner must be notarized. Ultimately, the court will provide the petitioner with a list of documents needed to properly complete each particular case.

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