About Notice of Hearing
This form gives notice of a probate court hearing, listing the date, time, place, and purpose of the hearing in a decedent's matter.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used when sending notice of a hearing to interested parties in a decedent's estate matter, attaching the petition or motion where pleadings were not required to be served.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice of Hearing is published as a PDF by the South Carolina courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: sccourts.org
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Notice of Hearing in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice of Hearing (326ES) when the form states it is used when sending notice of a hearing to interested parties in a decedent's estate matter, attaching the petition or motion where pleadings were not required to be served. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — South Carolina probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Notice of Hearing carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Notice of Hearing to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the South Carolina county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).