How long do I have to file a claim against Mary Lynn Elliott's estate?

You have eight months from the first publication of this notice or one year from the date of death, whichever is earlier.

Where do I file my claim?

File your claim with Personal Representative Carl Kletter at the Little River address or with the Horry County Probate Court.

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Your claim will be forever barred and you will lose the right to collect from the estate.

Probate — 4244 Coquina Harbour Drive Unit F8, Little River, SC (2026 ES2600877)

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Creditors and others with claims against the estate of Mary Lynn Elliott must present claims within eight months of this notice's first publication or within one year of death, or the claims will be barred. Claims should be filed with the personal representative or Horry County Probate Court.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: eight months from first publication or one year from death
Claims not filed will be forever barred
Present claims to Personal Representative or Probate Court
Personal Representative: Carl Kletter at Little River address

Published: May 17, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Little River
Address: 4244 Coquina Harbour Drive Unit F8, Little River, SC · 2 filings

Case #

2026 ES2600877

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2 filings at this address 3 probate notices in Little River (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you do not present your claim within eight months of the first publication (or within one year of death), your claim against the estate will be forever barred and you cannot collect.

What to do next

1
Prepare proof of your claim
Gather invoices, contracts, or bills supporting the debt before the eight-month deadline from first publication.
2
Submit claim to Personal Representative
Mail or deliver your claim to Carl Kletter at 4244 Coquina Harbour Drive Unit F8, Little River, SC 29566 before the deadline.
3
File with Horry County Probate Court
If preferred, file your claim with the Probate Court of Horry County and reference Case No. 2026 ES2600877.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a claim against Mary Lynn Elliott's estate?: You have eight months from the first publication of this notice or one year from the date of death, whichever is earlier.
Where do I file my claim?: File your claim with Personal Representative Carl Kletter at the Little River address or with the Horry County Probate Court.
What happens if I miss the deadline?: Your claim will be forever barred and you will lose the right to collect from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and handle claims and distributions.
Probate Court: The court that handles administration of wills, estates, and related claims.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
All persons having claims against the estate of Mary Lynn Elliott, deceased, are required to present their claims within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or within one (1) year from the date of death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred.
Claims must be presented to the undersigned Personal Representative or filed with the Probate Court of Horry County, South Carolina.
Carl KletterPersonal Representative
4244 Coquina Harbour Drive Unit F8
Little River, SC 29566
Estate of: Mary Lynn ElliottCase No.: 2026 ES2600877
IPL0338168
May 10,17,24 2026