A South Carolina Probate Application/Petition is a legal document used to initiate the probate process in South Carolina. This document must be filed with the appropriate county court to begin the process of administering a deceased person's estate. The petition typically includes information about the deceased person's assets, debts, and beneficiaries. There are several types of South Carolina Probate Application/Petitions, including: Small Estate Petition, Formal Estate Petition, Summary Administration Petition, and Transfer Without Probate Petition. Each type of petition serves a different purpose and requires different information and documentation. The Small Estate Petition is used when the value of the deceased person's estate is less than $25,000. The Formal Estate Petition is used when the value of the estate is greater than $25,000, and it is also used if the deceased person died without a will. The Summary Administration Petition is used when all heirs of the estate are in agreement and the estate is valued at less than $25,000. The Transfer Without Probate Petition is used if the deceased person owned a vehicle or real property that needs to be transferred to another person.