South Carolina § 62-2-501 - Who may make a will.
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§ 62-2-501. Who may make a will.
An individual who is of sound mind and who is not a minor as defined in Section 62-1-201(27) may make a will.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 539, SECTION 1; 1997 Act No. 152, SECTION 8; 2013 Act No. 100, SECTION 1, eff January 1, 2014.
Effect of Amendment
The 2013 amendment substituted "An individual" for "A person" and substituted "Section 62-1-201(27)" for "Section 62-1-201(24)".
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 62-2-501
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 62-2-501 cover?
Section 62-2-501 ("Who may make a will.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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