The intestate share of the surviving spouse is:

(1) if there is no surviving issue of the decedent, the entire intestate estate;

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 62-2-102

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.

(2) if there are surviving issue, one-half of the intestate estate.