How do I become legal representative to my deceased mother’s estate of 6 years?
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How do I become legal representative to my deceased mother’s estate of 6 years?
Asked on June 3, 2015 under Estate Planning, South Carolina
Answers:
Christine Socrates / The Law Office of Christine Sabio Socrates, Attorney At Law
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You must file an application in the probate court of the county where your mother resided at the time of her death. If she had a will and you were appointed to be executor you must also apply to probate her will. If she did not have a will, you will apply to be the administrator of her estate.
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