South Carolina § 62-4-204 - Proof of authority; bond.
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§ 62-4-204. Proof of authority; bond.
If no local administration or application or petition therefor is pending in this State, a domiciliary foreign personal representative may file with a court in this State in a county in which property belonging to the decedent is located, authenticated copies of his appointment and of the will, if any. The filing of a bond shall not be required unless the court in its discretion orders it.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 539, SECTION 1; 2013 Act No. 100, SECTION 1, eff January 1, 2014.
Effect of Amendment
The 2013 amendment substituted "appointment and of the will, if any" for ", the will, if any, and of any official bond he has given, which bond shall name the court in this State as co-obligee on such bond", and added the second sentence, relating to filing of bond.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 62-4-204
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 62-4-204 cover?
Section 62-4-204 ("Proof of authority; bond.") 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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