South Carolina Life Estate Deed

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A South Carolina life estate deed is used to transfer real estate with the condition that the current owner retains use of the property for the remainder of their life. With this deed, the owner can continue to live in and benefit from the property but can’t sell without the recipient’s consent. When the owner dies, the property avoids probate and passes to the recipient automatically.

South Carolina Life Estate Deed

A South Carolina life estate deed is used to transfer real estate with the condition that the current owner retains use of the property for the remainder of their life. With this deed, the owner can continue to live in and benefit from the property but can’t sell without the recipient’s consent. When the owner dies, the property avoids probate and passes to the recipient automatically.

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Last updated February 13th, 2025

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A South Carolina life estate deed is used to transfer real estate with the condition that the current owner retains use of the property for the remainder of their life. With this deed, the owner can continue to live in and benefit from the property but can’t sell without the recipient’s consent. When the owner dies, the property avoids probate and passes to the recipient automatically.

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Recording Details

  • Signing Requirements – The deed must be signed by the transferor (grantor), witnessed by two individuals, and notarized.[1]
  • Where to Record – County Registers of Deeds[2]
  • Fees – $15 (as of this writing)[3]

Formatting Requirements

There aren’t any state-specific formatting standards for deeds. However, formatting requirements may be imposed on a county level (see Greenville County).

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Sources

  1. §§ 27-7-10, 30-5-30(B)
  2. § 30-7-10
  3. § 8-21-310(A)(1)
  4. § 12-24-70