Does a Simple Will have to be probated in Probate Court?
Full Question:
If a person has a simple will in the State of South Carolina, when they die, does the will have to be probated in Probate Court - or - does the designated Executor merely execute the will?
01/31/2007 |
Category: Wills and Estates |
State: South Carolina |
#1406
Answer:
Yes, the Will needs to be probated for the Executor to act pursuant to the provisons of the Will. This does not mean that the Will has to be probated in every case but for the Executor to act it does.