What form do I use to file a claim against Oree Bell's estate?

You must use South Carolina FORM #371ES and include claimant details, basis, amount, due date, and any security.

Where and by when must I file my claim?

File FORM #371ES with the Horry County Probate Court at P.O. Box 288, Conway, SC within eight months of first publication or one year from death (Jan 19, 2027).

Who is the personal representative I should contact?

The personal representative is Ruby Gore, at 1348 Hwy. 57N., Little River, SC 29566.

Probate — 1348 Hwy. 57N., Little River, SC 29566 (2026ES2600988)

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Notice to creditors for the estate of Oree Bell (died Jan 19, 2026) requires filing claims on form 371ES with Horry County Probate Court within eight months of first publication or one year from death, whichever is earlier, or claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: file within 8 months of first publication or by Jan 19, 2027
Use prescribed FORM #371ES to present any claim
File with Horry County Probate Court (P.O. Box 288, Conway, SC)
Claims not timely filed will be forever barred
Personal Representative: Ruby Gore (Little River address)

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Little River
Address: 1348 Hwy. 57N., Little River, SC 29566

Case #

2026ES2600988

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If you don't respond

If you do not file a claim on FORM #371ES within eight months of the first publication or within one year from the decedent's death (whichever is earlier), your claim will be forever barred and you lose the right to payment from the estate.

What to do next

1
Obtain and complete FORM #371ES
Download or get FORM #371ES and fill in your name, address, basis and amount of the claim, due date, and any security information.
2
File the completed claim with the Probate Court
Mail or deliver the completed FORM #371ES to Horry County Probate Court, P.O. Box 288, Conway, SC 29526 before the eight-month publication deadline or by Jan 19, 2027.
3
Contact the personal representative or attorney
Reach out to Personal Representative Ruby Gore at 1348 Hwy. 57N., Little River, SC, or attorney George E. Graham, P.O. Box 915, Conway, SC 29528 for questions about the claim.

Frequently asked questions

What form do I use to file a claim against Oree Bell's estate?: You must use South Carolina FORM #371ES and include claimant details, basis, amount, due date, and any security.
Where and by when must I file my claim?: File FORM #371ES with the Horry County Probate Court at P.O. Box 288, Conway, SC within eight months of first publication or one year from death (Jan 19, 2027).
Who is the personal representative I should contact?: The personal representative is Ruby Gore, at 1348 Hwy. 57N., Little River, SC 29566.

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Legal terms in this notice

FORM #371ES: The official South Carolina form used to present a written claim against an estate.
Probate Court: Court handling estate administration, wills, and creditor claims after someone's death.
Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and handle claims and distributions.
Forever barred: A claim that is permanently prevented from being paid because it was not timely filed.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons having claims against the following estate MUST file their claims on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Horry County, the address of which is P.O. Box 288, Conway, S.C. 29526, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice of Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), 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: Oree Bell
Date of Death: January 19, 2026
Case Number: 2026ES2600988
Personal Representative: Ruby Gore
Address: 1348 Hwy. 57N., Little River, SC 29566
Attorney, if applicable: George E. Graham
Address: P.O. Box 915, Conway, SC 29528

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