Who must file a claim against this estate?

Anyone who believes the estate owes them money must file a claim using FORM #371ES.

Where do I file FORM #371ES?

File it with the Probate Court of Darlington County at 1 Public Square #208, Darlington, SC 29532.

Probate — 1131 Pineapple Gate Drive, Florence, SC (2026ES1600238)

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Creditors of the estate of Rosa Lee Scott must file claims using FORM #371ES with Darlington County Probate Court within eight months of this notice's first publication or within one year of death, whichever is earlier, or their claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: file within 8 months of first publication or 1 year of death
File using FORM #371ES with Darlington County Probate Court
Claims must be written and detail amount and basis
Failure to file will permanently bar the claim

Published: May 13, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Florence
Address: 1131 Pineapple Gate Drive, Florence, SC

Case #

2026ES1600238

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If you don't respond

If you do not file FORM #371ES within eight months of the notice's first publication or within one year of the decedent's death (whichever is earlier), your claim against the estate will be forever barred.

What to do next

1
Obtain FORM #371ES
Get the prescribed claim form from the Darlington County Probate Court or its website and complete all required fields.
2
Prepare supporting documentation
Assemble written evidence of the debt, amount, basis, due date, and any security to attach to FORM #371ES.
3
File with Probate Court by deadline
Submit FORM #371ES to Darlington County Probate Court at 1 Public Square #208, Darlington, SC 29532 before the eight-month or one-year deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a claim against this estate?: Anyone who believes the estate owes them money must file a claim using FORM #371ES.
Where do I file FORM #371ES?: File it with the Probate Court of Darlington County at 1 Public Square #208, Darlington, SC 29532.
What is the filing deadline?: File within eight months of this notice's first publication or within one year of death (Feb 25, 2026), whichever is earlier.

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Legal terms in this notice

FORM #371ES: The prescribed South Carolina probate form to present a written claim against an estate.
Personal Representative: The person appointed to manage the estate and handle creditor claims and distributions.
Barred: Legally prevented from pursuing a claim after failing to meet filing deadlines.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM # 371ES with the Probate Court of Darlington County, the address of which is 1 Public Square #208, Darlington, SC 29532, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1)year  from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801) or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM # 371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of  the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.  Estate: Rosa Lee Scott Date of Death: February 25, 2026 Case Number: 2026ES1600238 Personal Representative: Walter Scott, Jr. Address: 1131 Pineapple Gate Drive, Florence, SC 29501