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SC H4511
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Wetmore
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AI Summary
- Allows service by publication on unknown parties or parties with unknown addresses in real property actions (partition, mortgage foreclosure, title actions) to be published in either print or online versions of newspapers of general circulation
- Requires personal representatives of estates to publish notice to creditors in both print and online versions of newspapers (if online available at no extra charge), with claims deadline of eight months from first publication or one year from date of death, whichever is earlier
- Establishes a centralized statewide website maintained by South Carolina newspapers as a repository for probate creditor notices, searchable by decedent or personal representative name and organized by county
- Permits county probate courts to facilitate online publication of creditor notices, charge reasonable fees for publication (payable from estates), and allow online filing of creditor claims
- Amends Section 15-9-720 and Section 62-3-801 of the South Carolina Code, effective upon Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Probate, notice to creditors
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/11/2026
Judiciary5/6/2025
Full Bill Text
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