About Petition for Removal of Personal Representative
A petition asking the probate court to remove a personal representative of a decedent's estate, listing grounds such as misrepresentation, mismanagement, or failure to perform duties.
When you'd use it: Used when a petitioner asks the court to remove the personal representative of an estate, stating the grounds checked on the form.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition for Removal 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 Petition for Removal of Personal Representative in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition for Removal of Personal Representative (331ES) when used when a petitioner asks the court to remove the personal representative of an estate, stating the grounds checked on the form. 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 Petition for Removal 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 Petition for Removal 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).