The South Carolina Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative is a legal document used when a party wishes to restrain or demand performance of a personal representative in the state of South Carolina. The application is typically filed by an interested party (e.g., a creditor, heir, or other beneficiary) in the estate of the decedent, or by a personal representative of the estate. The application must be filed in the Probate Court in the county where the decedent resided at the time of their death. Types of South Carolina Application for Restraint or Performance of Personal Representative include: 1. Restraining Order: This application is used when a party wishes to restrain a personal representative from making any distribution of the estate assets until the court grants permission. 2. Performance Bond: This application is used when a party wishes to demand that the personal representative of the estate post a performance bond, which is a type of security that guarantees the performance of the representative's obligations. 3. Payment Bond: This application is used when a party wishes to demand that the personal representative of the estate post a payment bond, which is a type of security that guarantees payment of the estate's debts. 4. Petition for Removal of Personal Representative: This application is used when a party wishes to have the personal representative removed from their position.