Charleston County Probate Court Guide

South Carolina probate filing fees are value-tiered under S.C. Code 8-21-770(B), based on the gross value of the probate estate on the inventory and appraisement. The flat '$25 to $95' range only covers estates up to $100,000; larger estates add 0.15% (and 0.25% above $600,000), so a $150,000-$500,000 estate runs roughly $170-$695 in filing fees, and estates above ~$700,000 exceed $1,000. Charleston also lists a formal petition fee, publication selection fees, and a deed-of-distribution recording check amount; verify the exact county total before quoting.