About Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance
This affidavit asks the probate court to order a bank to disclose the current balance of a deceased person's account(s) so the court can determine whether an estate needs to be opened.
When you'd use it: Used when a bank has refused to release the balance of a decedent's account and the affiant needs the balance information to decide whether an estate must be opened.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance 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:
Download Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance (PDF) →
Source: sccourts.org
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance (482ES) when used when a bank has refused to release the balance of a decedent's account and the affiant needs the balance information to decide whether an estate must be opened. 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 Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance 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 Affidavit to Obtain Bank Balance 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).