What form do I need to file a claim against Benjamin F. Fries' estate?

You must file Form #371ES with the Horry County Probate Court using the required written statement details.

What is the deadline to file a creditor claim?

File within eight months of the first publication or by one year from death (Feb 7, 2027), whichever is earlier.

Where do I file my claim?

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

Probate — 1621 Culbertson Ave., Myrtle Beach, SC (2026-ES-26-01111)

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Notice to creditors for the estate of Benjamin F. Fries requires anyone with a claim to file Form #371ES with Horry County Probate Court within eight months of this notice or one year from the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or be barred from recovery.

Key Takeaways

File Form #371ES to present a claim against the estate
Eight-month filing deadline from first publication
Or one-year deadline from date of death (Feb 7, 2026)
Claims not filed will be forever barred
Personal representative: Linda G. Kelly

Deadline · Claims Deadline

February 7, 2027

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Published

May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago

What to do next

1
Obtain Form #371ES
Get the prescribed Form #371ES and fill in name, address, basis, amount, due date, uncertainties, and security description.
2
File claim with Probate Court
Submit the completed Form #371ES to Horry County Probate Court, P.O. Box 288, Conway, SC 29526 before the earlier deadline.
3
Contact the personal representative or attorney
Reach out to Personal Representative Linda G. Kelly (1621 Culbertson Ave., Myrtle Beach) or attorney Marissa N. Drost at The Floyd Law Firm PC, P.O. Drawer 14607, Surfside Beach, SC 29587 for questions.

Frequently asked questions

What form do I need to file a claim against Benjamin F. Fries' estate?: You must file Form #371ES with the Horry County Probate Court using the required written statement details.
What is the deadline to file a creditor claim?: File within eight months of the first publication or by one year from death (Feb 7, 2027), whichever is earlier.
Where do I file my claim?: File with the Probate Court of Horry County at P.O. Box 288, Conway, SC 29526.

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Legal terms in this notice

FORM #371ES: South Carolina prescribed written form for filing creditor claims against an estate.
Probate Court: Court that handles estate administration, will validation, and creditor claims.
Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and handle claims and distributions.

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: BENJAMIN F. FRIES
Date of Death: 02/07/2026
Case Number: 2026-ES-26-01111
Personal Representative: LINDA G. KELLY
Address : 1621 CULBERTSON AVE., MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
Attorney, if applicable: Marissa N. Drost, The Floyd Law Firm PC
Address: P.O. Drawer 14607, Surfside Beach, SC 29587

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Probate — 1621 Culbertson Ave., Myrtle Beach, SC (2026-ES-26-01111)

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Creditors of the estate of Barbara T. Whitmire (died March 25, 2026) must file written claims on Form #371ES with the Horry County Probate Court by eight months after first publication or within one year of death, or be forever barred.

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Creditors with claims against the estate of Michael James Donoghue (died March 21, 2026) must file Form #371ES with the Horry County Probate Court within eight months of this notice’s first publication or one year from death, or their claims will be barred.

Creditors with claims against the estate of Mary Lee Walker (died March 17, 2026) must file Form #371ES with Horry County Probate Court within eight months of first publication or within one year of death, whichever is earlier, or be barred.

Notice to creditors for the estate of Sally Wagner Rotondo (d. July 13, 2025) requires filing claims on FORM #371ES with Horry County Probate Court within eight months of first publication or one year from death, or be forever barred.

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