What documents must be filed to open probate?

The documents required to open probate in South Carolina depend on the type of probate involved. Generally, the documents required to open probate are a petition to open probate, identification of the decedent, the decedent’s will (if any), and a death certificate. If the decedent had a will, the petitioner must provide it to the court. This document is important, as it is the basis of the estate distribution. The petition to open probate must also list the names and addresses of all of the decedent’s heirs and beneficiaries, and the decedent’s date of death. The petitioner must also provide the court with a death certificate. This document is necessary to legally prove that the decedent has passed away. In addition, the petitioner must also provide the court with the original probate title, which will provide the identity of the decedent’s estate. The court will also need to know who will be acting as the personal representative of the estate, as well as what type of probate is being opened. Once all of these documents have been provided, the court will review them and then open the probate proceeding. The court will also assign a probate referee to investigate the estate and to make sure that all legal requirements have been met. This process can take several weeks or months, depending on the complexity of the estate. In the end, the court will grant the petition to open probate and the personal representative will be allowed to begin settling the estate according to the will or the laws of South Carolina.

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