Laurens County Probate Court Guide

South Carolina probate estate filing fees are statutory and uniform statewide under S.C. Code 8-21-770(B): a minimum $25 for estates under $5,000, rising by gross probate estate value to $45 ($5,000-$19,999), $67.50 ($20,000-$59,999), and $95 ($60,000-$99,999); estates of $100,000-$599,999 add 0.15% of the value over $100,000, and estates of $600,000 or more add 0.25% of the value over $600,000. The fee is assessed on the gross value shown on the inventory and appraisement. Use the current county probate court fee schedule and South Carolina statutory fee rules before quoting filing totals.