SC · Will requirements
South Carolina will requirements
Witnesses required
3
Unusual — most states require 2
Holographic will
Not valid
Community property
No
Minimum age
18
Witness requirements
Three witnesses required — one of few US states requiring 3. All must sign within reasonable time after witnessing testator's signing or acknowledgment
Holographic (handwritten) wills
Holographic wills are not recognized in South Carolina. Your will must be typed and properly witnessed.
Self-proving affidavit (recommended)
South Carolina allows wills to be made self-proving by having a notary acknowledge the signatures. A self-proving will can be admitted to probate without requiring witness testimony — saving your executor significant time and hassle.
Important notes
- South Carolina requires three witnesses — most states only require two
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