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As the personal representative of my mothers estate, what steps do I take to evict my sibling that has been stealing from the estate. SC.
Asked on Jan 12th, 2021 on Wills and Probate - South Carolina
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My brother was on house arrest at my moms home when she passed. He was slowly selling things from the house. He went back to jail and now he's out again and back at the house. I am the personal representative of my mother's estate and I want him out! In SC what are the steps to evict him? Her estate has been in probate for 3 months.
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Once a court has appointed you executor or administrator of your mother's estate, change the locks. If he is living in the home, it is your duty to bring a suit in JP or small claims court for eviction ("lawful detainer") and hire the sheriff to remove him.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2021 at 5:18 AM
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