About Motion for Extension
Requests a court-ordered extension of time for a Personal Representative to complete and file probate documents such as inventory, accounting, or claims period actions.
When you'd use it: When a Personal Representative needs additional time to prepare and file required estate administration documents before the statutory deadline.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Motion for Extension 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 Motion for Extension in South Carolina
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Motion for Extension (352PC) when when a Personal Representative needs additional time to prepare and file required estate administration documents before the statutory deadline. 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 Motion for Extension 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 Motion for Extension 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).