About Renunciation of Fee
A form in which a personal representative gives up, in whole or in part, the right to compensation for serving in that role in a decedent's estate.
When you'd use it: Used when a personal representative of a deceased person's estate chooses to waive all or some of the compensation for serving as personal representative.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Renunciation of Fee 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 Renunciation of Fee in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Renunciation of Fee (380ES) when used when a personal representative of a deceased person's estate chooses to waive all or some of the compensation for serving as 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 Renunciation of Fee 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 Renunciation of Fee 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).