About Written Notice to Creditors
This form is a written notice to creditors in a South Carolina probate matter, informing persons with claims against the decedent's estate how and by when to present their claims.
When you'd use it: The form is used to notify creditors of a decedent's estate that written claims must be presented on Form 371ES within the stated time period.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Written Notice to Creditors 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 Written Notice to Creditors in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Written Notice to Creditors (376ES) when the form is used to notify creditors of a decedent's estate that written claims must be presented on Form 371ES within the stated time period. 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 Written Notice to Creditors 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 Written Notice to Creditors 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).