The State of South Carolina has a plan for you called “intestate succession”. After someone steps forward to begin the probate process he or she will address payment of various debts and estate expenses, like the funeral, last medical bills, last utilities, legal fees, probate costs, etc. After these expenses are paid, then what remains…
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Can a non-South Carolina resident serve as the personal representative of an estate?
Yes, the facts and details of your situation need to be discussed with an attorney and/or the probate court, but likely you can complete an “Appointment of Agent for Service of Process”, SCRCP Form #121ES naming a SC resident who agrees to receive service of all lawful process in any action at law or equity…
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Stop, Look, Listen
Q. I am named as personal representative in my father’s will. Can I sell his car immediately after his death so I don’t have to make the payments and start distributing other personal property from the house the day of his funeral? A. The facts and details of your situation need to be discussed with…
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Mistakes in Wills
Q. What mistakes should a person avoid when doing a will? A. I have chosen the five[i] following mistakes to avoid. NOT HAVING A WILL IN THE FIRST PLACE IS A BIG MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE. They think they have nothing worth addressing and so they don’t make a will. Or they might believe some bad…
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