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Mortgage and utility responsibilities during probate in South Carolina
What happens to mortgage payments and utilities while an estate is in probate in South Carolina? Short answer: Probate does…
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South Carolina — How to Decide Which Assets to List on a Small Estate Affidavit
How to Decide Which Assets to List on a Small Estate Affidavit (South Carolina) This FAQ explains, in plain language,…
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Locating a Missing Parent During Probate in South Carolina: A Practical FAQ
What to do when a parent cannot be found during probate in South Carolina Disclaimer: This is general information only…
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South Carolina — Do I need to include right-of-survivorship assets on a probate inventory?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Usually no — assets that pass automatically by right of survivorship do not become part of…
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How to Determine If Bank Accounts Qualify for the $20,000 Small Estate Process in South Carolina
Determine Whether a Bank Account Falls Under the $20,000 Small‑Estate Limit in South Carolina Short answer: To know whether a…
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Small Estate Affidavit in South Carolina: Claiming a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account
How to Use a Small Estate Affidavit in South Carolina to Claim a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account Short answer: In…
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South Carolina — Do I Need to File a Federal Tax Return for an Estate If No Distributions Were Made?
Do I need to file a federal tax return for an estate if no distributions were made? Short answer: Maybe.…
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How to Transfer Brokerage Account Assets to an Estate Checking Account in South Carolina
How to transfer brokerage account assets into an estate checking account in South Carolina Short answer: If the decedent’s brokerage…
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South Carolina: Where Will the Sale Proceeds from My Dad’s House Go?
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general South Carolina law to help you understand how sale proceeds…
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South Carolina: What Happens If Someone Squats in My Property Before Sale — How to Remove Them
How to deal with unauthorized occupants (squatters) on property in South Carolina Short answer — what usually happens and your…