| Court Name |
Probate Court of Williamsburg County |
Court Address
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147 W. Main St Kingstree, South Carolina 29556
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| Contact Info |
Phone 843-355-9321; Ext. 6200 Fax +1-843-213-6997 Email probatecourt@wc.sc.gov
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| Court Website |
https://www.williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/311/Probate-Court |
| Local Rules |
Local court rules can be found by contacting the court directly via email or phone. |
| Court Forms |
Forms and applications can be requested by contacting the court directly. |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Williamsburg County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. |
| Summary of Services |
In Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg County is handled by South Carolina's dedicated county Probate Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. Probate Court of Williamsburg County, located in Kingstree, handles probate administration for Williamsburg County. Case information for Williamsburg County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Williamsburg County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Williamsburg County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for South Carolina, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |