About Application/Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator
To request the appointment of a special administrator to protect and preserve an estate pending the appointment of a general personal representative or successor.
When you'd use it: When immediate protection of estate assets is needed prior to general administration, or when a successor personal representative must be appointed due to death or disability of the current representative.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Application/Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator 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: May 30, 2026
How to file Application/Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Application/Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator (332ES) when when immediate protection of estate assets is needed prior to general administration, or when a successor personal representative must be appointed due to death or disability of the current representative. 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/Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator 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/Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator 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).