South Carolina Statutes
§ 62-3-103 — Necessity of appointment for administration.
South Carolina·Title 62 SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE·Ch. ARTICLE 3 - PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION
Except as otherwise provided in this article [Sections 62-3-101 et seq.] and in Article 4 [Sections 62-4-101 et seq.], to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person must be appointed by order of the court, qualify, and be issued letters. Administration of an estate is commenced by the issuance of letters.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 539, SECTION 1; 2013 Act No. 100, SECTION 1, eff January 1, 2014.
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§ 62-1-100
Effective date.§ 62-1-101
Short title.§ 62-1-102
Purposes; rules of construction.§ 62-1-104
Severability.§ 62-1-105
Construction against implied repeal.§ 62-1-106
Effect of fraud and evasion.§ 62-1-107
Evidence as to death or status.§ 62-1-108
Acts by holder of general power.§ 62-1-111
Authority to award costs and expenses.§ 62-1-112
Inherent power of court.§ 62-1-201
General definitions.§ 62-1-301
Territorial application.