| Court Name |
Berkeley County Probate Court |
Court Address
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300-B California Ave Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-843-719-4234 Fax +1-843-719-4111 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://berkeleycountysc.gov/dept/probate/ |
| Local Rules |
https://berkeleycountysc.gov/dept/probate/ |
| Court Forms |
https://berkeleycountysc.gov/dept/probate/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Berkeley County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
9am-5pm M-F |
| Summary of Services |
Under South Carolina probate law, a representative in Berkeley County is ordinarily bonded unless the will or the heirs waive it in writing. The bond reflects probate estate value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
South Carolina has a dedicated Probate Court in each county with jurisdiction over estates, guardianships, and conservatorships for Berkeley County. Probate matters for Berkeley County are handled by Berkeley County Probate Court in Moncks Corner. Case information for Berkeley County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Berkeley County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for South Carolina, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |