The Probate Judge may relieve any party to a proceeding in the Probate Court from court costs in the manner provided in § 8-21-140, but relief from filing fees and other probate costs is prohibited, except as provided in § 8-21-810.

(1) The Probate Judge pursuant to Rule 3(b), SCRCP and § 62-1-112, shall grant waivers of filing fees for indigent persons in the same manner as other civil cases.

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 8-21-800

  • Probate: Proving a will

(2) The Probate Judge may relieve any party to a proceeding in the Probate Court from court costs related to fees of a notary public as provided in § 8-21-140.

(3) The Probate Judge is prohibited from waiving fees or court costs associated with the value of an estate or conservatorship as provided in § 8-21-770(B), except as provided in § 8-21-810.