About Motion for Extension
This form is a motion asking the probate court for more time to complete or file a specified estate document or action, with a court order section for granting or denying the extension.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used when a personal representative requests an extension of days to complete or file an inventory, accounting, claims allowance, closing document, or other listed action.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Motion for Extension 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 Motion for Extension in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Motion for Extension (352ES) when the form states it is used when a personal representative requests an extension of days to complete or file an inventory, accounting, claims allowance, closing document, or other listed action. 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 Motion for Extension 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 Motion for Extension 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).