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| Court Name | Dorchester County Probate Court |
| Court Address |
5200 E. Jim Bilton Blvd St. George, South Carolina 29477 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-843-563-0105 Fax - Email - |
| Court Website | https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/government/courts-judicial-services/probate-court |
| Local Rules | - |
| Court Forms | - |
| Court Fees | Filing fees for Dorchester 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 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, Excluding Holidays |
| Summary of Services | In Dorchester County, a representative usually posts a bond under South Carolina law unless the will or a written waiver from the heirs removes it. The amount is based on the probate estate value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History | Probate for Dorchester County is handled by South Carolina's dedicated county Probate Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. In St. George, Dorchester County Probate Court serves Dorchester County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Dorchester County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information | When a Dorchester 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. |
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