H3472

Small Estates

Complete·5/16/25

Increases the estate value limit for small estates in South Carolina to $50,000.

This bill amends South Carolina law to increase the estate value limit for small estates to $50,000. It modifies the conditions under which an estate can be collected by affidavit, allowing for summary administrative procedures when the estate value is below this limit. The bill also updates the closing statement process for estates under this new limit, ensuring that estates can be efficiently disbursed and closed without extensive court involvement.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 288, 3432, 3472

Feb 11, 2025

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee

History

May 16, 2025

Effective date 05/08/25

May 16, 2025

Act No. 26

May 8, 2025

Signed By Governor