About Information to Heirs and Devisees
Notifies heirs and devisees of the decedent that an application or petition for probate has been filed and granted in the Probate Court.
When you'd use it: Within thirty days after an application or petition for informal or formal probate is granted by the Probate Court.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Information to Heirs and Devisees 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: May 30, 2026
How to file Information to Heirs and Devisees in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Information to Heirs and Devisees (305ES) when within thirty days after an application or petition for informal or formal probate is granted by the Probate Court. 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 Information to Heirs and Devisees 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 Information to Heirs and Devisees 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).