S.C. Code § 62-3-620

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 62-3-620 - Order for executor de son tort to account for deceased's property; decree for damages

Acting sua sponte or upon the petition of any interested person, the probate judge of the county in which a deceased person was domiciled at the time of his death may order the executor de son tort to account for the property in his possession. Upon a finding that the property has been converted, wasted or otherwise damaged through improper interference, the court may assess damages including attorney's fees and costs in the amount determined by the court not to exceed the value of the property charged to the executor de son tort.

S.C. Code § 62-3-620

Amended by 2013 S.C. Acts, Act No. 100 (SB 143), s 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
1986 Act No. 539, Section 1.