About Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative
The form is an application asking the probate court for a temporary order restraining or requiring performance by a personal representative of an estate, with an order and hearing notice attached.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used when an applicant requests a temporary order restraining or compelling performance by the personal representative, listing the specific demands.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative 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 Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative (330ES) when the form states it is used when an applicant requests a temporary order restraining or compelling performance by the personal representative, listing the specific demands. 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 Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative 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 Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative 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).