About Application for Appointment of Appraiser(s)
This form asks the probate court to appoint appraisers to determine the fair market value of listed estate property and includes a court order of appointment.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used when an applicant requests the court appoint appraisers to ascertain the fair market value of portions of a decedent's estate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Application for Appointment of Appraiser(s) 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 Appointment of Appraiser(s) in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Application for Appointment of Appraiser(s) (351ES) when the form states it is used when an applicant requests the court appoint appraisers to ascertain the fair market value of portions of a decedent's estate. 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 Appointment of Appraiser(s) 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 Appointment of Appraiser(s) 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).