The bill H. 4511 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding the service of legal notices and notifications to creditors in probate cases. Specifically, it amends Section 15-9-720 to allow for service by publication to be conducted in either the print or online version of a newspaper of general circulation in the relevant county, rather than being limited to print only. This change aims to streamline the process for serving unknown parties in real property actions, ensuring that such notices can reach a wider audience through digital means.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 62-3-801 to permit personal representatives to publish notices to creditors online on a centralized website for the South Carolina Probate Court, as well as in a newspaper of general circulation. This dual option for publication is intended to enhance accessibility for creditors while maintaining the requirement for publication to occur once a week for three successive weeks. The bill also introduces provisions for assessing a reasonable fee for online publication, which would be used to support the maintenance of the centralized online platform. Overall, these amendments aim to modernize the notification process in probate matters and improve the efficiency of legal communications.

Statutes affected:
05/06/2025: 15-9-720, 62-3-801
Latest Version: 15-9-720, 62-3-801