About Accounting
The Personal Representative submits a sworn accounting of all probate estate receipts and disbursements for a specified period.
When you'd use it: Filed during probate administration to report interim or final accounting of estate funds received and distributed.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Accounting 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:
How to file Accounting in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Accounting (361ES) when filed during probate administration to report interim or final accounting of estate funds received and distributed. 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 Accounting 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 Accounting 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).