Who must file a claim against this estate?

Anyone with a debt or claim owed by Joan M. Spelman must file a claim using FORM #371ES.

Where do I file my claim for Joan M. Spelman's estate?

File FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Horry County at P.O. Box 288, Conway, SC 29526.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

File within eight months of the first publication of this notice or within one year of death (03/18/2026), whichever is earlier.

Probate — 168 Winding River Rd., Murrells Inlet, SC (2026-ES-26-01217)

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Notice to creditors for the estate of Joan M. Spelman informs creditors to file claims with Horry County Probate Court within eight months of this notice or within one year of death, or be forever barred from recovery.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: file within eight months of first publication
Alternate deadline: within one year of death (03/18/2026)
Use FORM #371ES to submit claims
Claims submitted in writing with required details
Failure to file bars your claim forever

Published: May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Murrells Inlet
Address: 168 Winding River Rd., Murrells Inlet, SC

Case #

2026-ES-26-01217

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not file a claim on FORM #371ES with the Horry County Probate Court within eight months of first publication or within one year of death, the claim will be forever barred.

What to do next

1
Obtain FORM #371ES
Get the required FORM #371ES (South Carolina creditor claim form) and complete it with claimant name, basis, amount, due date, and security.
2
File with Horry County Probate Court
Submit the completed FORM #371ES to Horry County Probate Court, P.O. Box 288, Conway, SC 29526 before the eight-month or one-year deadline.
3
Contact Personal Representative or Attorney
For questions, contact Personal Representative Katherine L. Sher at 168 Winding River Rd., Murrells Inlet, SC, or attorney Marissa N. Drost at The Floyd Law Firm PC, P.O. Drawer 14607, Surfside Beach, SC 29587.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a claim against this estate?: Anyone with a debt or claim owed by Joan M. Spelman must file a claim using FORM #371ES.
Where do I file my claim for Joan M. Spelman's estate?: File FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Horry County at P.O. Box 288, Conway, SC 29526.
What is the deadline to file a claim?: File within eight months of the first publication of this notice or within one year of death (03/18/2026), whichever is earlier.

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Legal terms in this notice

FORM #371ES: South Carolina prescribed written form to present creditor claims against an estate.
forever barred: A claim that cannot be later brought or enforced against the estate.

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: JOAN M. SPELMAN
Date of Death: 03/18/2026
Case Number: 2026-ES-26-01217
Personal Representative: KATHERINE L. SHER
Address: 168 WINDING RIVER RD., MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Attorney, if applicable: Marissa N. Drost, The Floyd Law Firm PC
Address: P.O. Drawer 14607, Surfside Beach, SC 29587

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Notice to creditors for the estate of Joel R. Baker (died March 7, 2026) requires anyone with a claim to file Form #371ES with Horry County Probate Court within eight months of first publication or one year from death, whichever is earlier, or be barred.

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