South Carolina small estate affidavit: limits & how it works
South Carolina's small-estate procedure allows a beneficiary to collect personal property without full probate when the estate is $25,000 or less.
SC small-estate limit
$25,000
- Small-estate collection available for estates of $25,000 or less in personal property.
- The procedure requires a 30-day waiting period after death before filing.
- Real property in the decedent's name alone generally requires probate.
- Kindred can prepare the small-estate filing or run the full informal probate if the estate exceeds the limit.
Common questions
What is South Carolina's small estate limit?
Estates of $25,000 or less in personal property can be collected through a simplified small-estate procedure — no full probate required. A 30-day waiting period applies after death. Real property generally still requires probate. We can tell you whether your estate qualifies.
Last verified June 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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