Many people keep their original estate planning documents in a safety deposit box. If the deceased was the sole owner of the box, how do you access it? South Carolina has a form for that. If you have to access the safety deposit box of someone who died, check out this form and contact the probate court. It should get you started.
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This is Mike Polk's blog. He is an attorney in Columbia, SC. Contact him at mike@belserpa.com. Disclaimer: This blog is for information only and is not intended as legal advice.
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Can I Check for Unclaimed Funds of Someone Who Has Died?
If you are the personal representative of an estate in South Carolina it is worth taking a few minutes to check for unclaimed property of the decedent. (While you are at it, check for yourself, too.) This is money that is unclaimed and held by the South Carolina State Treasurer. Here is a link to the treasurer’s website. Happy hunting!
This and all my posts are for informational purposes only. I am not your attorney just because you are reading this, and this is not intended as legal advice. If you would like more information, feel free to contact me at (803) 929-0096 or mike(at)belserpa.com.
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