Respondent must answer petition regarding estate heirs within 30 days.
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Deadline detected: hearing date — 2026-05-27
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Aiken
- Case #
- 2026-ES-02-0269
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Respond to Summons
Serve your answer to the petition within 30 days of receiving the summons.
- 2
Attend Hearing
Be present at the hearing on May 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
- 3
Contact Legal Counsel
Consider consulting with an attorney for assistance with the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the estate of Demetrius R. Murphy?
- The case number is 2026-ES-02-0269.
- Where is the hearing for the estate of Demetrius R. Murphy?
- The hearing will be held at Aiken County Probate Court, 109 Park Avenue, SE, Aiken, SC.
- What should I do if I receive a summons for this case?
- You must answer the summons within 30 days to avoid a default judgment.
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Full Notice Text
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF AIKEN IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SUMMONS BARNEY L. ROUSE, PETITIONER vs. SHELIA THERESA R. HERNDON, RESPONDENT. CASE NO.: 2026-ES-02-0269 TO THE RESPONDENT ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED andrequired to answer the Summons and Petition to Establish Heirs for the Estate of Demetrius R. Murphy herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Petition to Establish Heirs for the Estate of Demetrius R. Murphy upon the subscriber, LEON E. GREEN, 104 Florence Street, Southwest, Aiken, South Carolina 29801, or Post Office Box 1215, Aiken, South Carolina 29802, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to Answer the Petition to Establish Heirs for the Estate of Demetrius R. Murphy within the time aforesaid, Petition to Establish Heirs for the Estate of Demetrius R. Murphy will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Petition and Judgment by Default may be rendered against you. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF AIKEN IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO: 2026-ES-02-0269 RE: SUMMONS FOR PETITION TO ESTABLISH HEIRS FOR THE ESTATE OF DEMETRIUS R. MURPHY A hearing will be held May 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., at the Aiken County Probate Court, 109 Park Avenue, SE, Aiken, SC 29801 DESCRIPTION OF PLEADINGS: Summons for Petition to Establish Heirs for the Estate of Demetrius R. Murphy Tonya L. Marchant, Judge of Probate 109 Park Avenue, SE Aiken, SC 29801 March 20, 27, April 3 2026 LGSC0480792