About Statement of Value and Income for Purposes of Bond
This sworn statement reports the estimated value of an estate's personal property and expected income from it, to set the bond amount, with a judge's order setting bond.
When you'd use it: The form is for use in a decedent's estate when the personal representative provides a value and income estimate so the probate court can set bond.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Statement of Value and Income for Purposes of Bond 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 Statement of Value and Income for Purposes of Bond in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Statement of Value and Income for Purposes of Bond (340ES) when the form is for use in a decedent's estate when the personal representative provides a value and income estimate so the probate court can set bond. 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 Statement of Value and Income for Purposes of Bond 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 Statement of Value and Income for Purposes of Bond 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).