08/24/2026
Have you ever heard of the 120 hour rule in an estate? Probably not. It's not something you come across every day. But, what is it? In South Carolina, any person who is entitled to inherit must survive the deceased by at least 120 hours. Wait. What? That's right? Here is a scenario: Husband dies on Tuesday, but does not have a will. He has a wife and 2 children, who would divide the assets of his estate. Wife dies on Thursday, 48 hours after Husband. Well, Wife has predeceased Husband and his estate is inherited by his 2 children.
