South Carolina Application (Informal) / Petition (Formal) for Probate of Will or Appointment (Mandatory) is a legal document used to begin the process of probating a will in the state of South Carolina. An application or petition is typically filed with the probate court in the county where the decedent resided, and it includes a copy of the will and a list of the deceased’s heirs, creditors, and other interested parties. The primary types of South Carolina Application (Informal) / Petition (Formal) for Probate of Will or Appointment (Mandatory) are: 1) Informal Probate: This is an expedited process that is used when there is no dispute regarding the validity of the will or the identity of the executor. It is typically used in cases where the estate is not large or complex. The court will review the application and, if everything is in order, issue an order admitting the will to probate and appointing the executor. 2) Formal Probate: This is a more involved process that can involve multiple hearings in front of the court. It is typically used in cases where there is a dispute regarding the will, the executor, or the estate’s assets. The court will review the application and, if everything is in order, issue an order admitting the will to probate and appointing the executor. 3) Appointment of Personal Representative: This is a mandatory process that must be completed when an executor is not named in the will, or when an executor is unable or unwilling to serve. The court will review the application and, if everything is in order, issue an order appointing a personal representative to administer the estate.