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CAAR Senior Services Directory
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Georgetown County Probate Court Judical Center, 401 Cleland Street, Room 140, First Floor Georgetown , SC 29440
Phone: 843-545-3274 Fax: None Website: http://www.sccourts.org/probate/index.cfm?countyno
Contact: Waldo Maring, Probate Judge wmaring@georgetowncountysc.org
Organizational mission or general goals: It is the mission of the Georgetown County Probate Court to provide quality services to the public in a courteous and timely manner, ever mindful of the sensitive nature of the services provided and the emotional state of the clients.
Primary services provided: The Probate Court has jurisdiction over estates of deceased persons, guardianship of incompetents, conservatorships of estates of minors and incompetents, minor settlements under $25,000, and involuntary commitments to institutions for mentally ill and/or chemically dependent persons. Probate Court also has exclusive jurisdiction over trusts and concurrent jurisdiction with Circuit Courts over powers of attorney. Probate Court also issues marriage licenses.
Primary clientele served: Adults, including older adults.
Employees and/or volunteers: 4 full-time
Staff members eligible for professional credentialing and credentialed staff members employed: NR
Clients/patients/participants served each year: 1,200
Organization accredited or certified by an outside agency or association: NR
Special services or pricing for senior citizens: NR
Comments: NR |