Probate Administration

In most instances when someone passes away in South Carolina and owns real property and/or other assets, the family must probate the estate. This is true even if a last Will and Testament is written, though the existence of a Will does make probate easier and less expensive. Our probate administration attorney will be able to help you navigate the complex process and find the best solution for your situation.

Probate is the process of filing and validating a will in the court system. It includes paying the debts and taxes of the deceased individual, whether that is based on the information provided in the will or according to the law of South Carolina. A person, usually a surviving spouse or an adult child, is appointed by the court if there is no Will or nominated by the deceased person’s Will. Once appointed, this person, called an executor or Personal Representative, has the legal authority to gather and value the assets owned by the estate, to pay bills, and to distribute the assets to the heirs or beneficiaries.

At Woron & Dhillon, LLC, our probate attorneys regularly aid family members or friends who have lost a loved one. From opening the estate to the final reconciliation, these professionals keep the process on track and take stress away from grieving family members.

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