About Demand for Bond
This form lets an interested person demand that a court require bond from the personal representative of an estate, with a court order section for the judge.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used when a claimant with an interest or claim in an estate demands bond from the personal representative.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Demand for 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 Demand for Bond in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Demand for Bond (342ES) when the form states it is used when a claimant with an interest or claim in an estate demands bond from the personal 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 Demand for 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 Demand for 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).