APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
PROBATE COURT
PO BOX 24
BISHOPVILLE SC 29010
PHONE: 803-484-5341 EXT. 3155
FAX: 803-484-6881
Michael A. Davis, Probate Judge
Lee County
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9:00 - 5:00
The Probate Court is responsible for the following activities:
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Probating the estates of deceased persons
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Involuntary commitment of mentally incompetent and chemically addicted persons
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Guardianships and Conservatorships of incapacitated adults and Conservatorships of minors
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Issuance of marriage licenses
For more information about Probate Court, visit https://www.sccourts.org/probate/index.cfm?countyno=31
For Probate Court Administration Forms,
visit https://www.sccourts.org/probate/index.cfm?fuseaction=forms&countyno=31
ITEMS NEEDED TO OPEN AN ESTATE FOR PROBATE:
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- Original Death Certificate
- Initial filing fee of $25. Remainder of probate fee will be assessed based on the inventory and appraisment value.
- Paid Funeral Bill
- Original Last Will and Testament
- Name, Address, and year of birth for all heirs and devisees. This means spouse, all children and anyone mentioned in the will.
- List of property owned by decedent. Includes real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, life insurance policies and retirement accounts.
- Copy of real estate deed, vehicle title, bank statement, insurance information and retirement statements.
- A $102 fee is required to be paid to the Lee County Observer for running Notice to Creditors in newspaper for 3 consecutive weeks.
- We accept cash, personal checks or money orders. No credit/debit cards.
- Please call 803-484-5341, Ext. 3157 or 3156 to make an appointment when you have all of the necessary documents.