Mission

Our mission at the Kershaw County Probate Court is to provide efficient, compassionate and professional service to the public. The Kershaw County Probate Court:

• Oversees Estate Administration       
• Appoints Guardians and Conservators for minors and incapacitated persons
• Issues Marriage Licenses
• Orders Involuntary Commitments of mentally ill and chemical dependent persons
• Hears and decides Trust and Estate Litigation

Our Estate Index is available online. The index allows individuals to check the status of estates filed from 1981 to present. Viewing the actual estate documents is not available online at this time. Click here to view the Estate Index.

 Mental Health Crisis Hotline: (833) 364-2274

We are experiencing a high volume of phone calls and appointments at this time.  Your call will be returned in the order for which it was received.  Please give us up to 48 hours to return your call.   Thank you for patience and understanding. 

News and Upcoming Events

Upcoming Probate Process Workshop Dates:

To be Determined 

All Workshops are held in the Council Chambers of The Kershaw County Government Center located at 515 Walnut Street, Camden, SC  in Room 100, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The workshop is designed to help individuals who are currently probating an estate and for those who would like to know what to expect after the death of a loved one.  Attendees of the workshop will receive an overview of the probate process including a review of all necessary probate forms.  

Space is limited and pre-registration is preferred.  Contact Gina Hudson at The Probate Court to register at regina.hudson@kershaw.sc.gov or 803-425-1503.