Terms Used In South Carolina Code 14-11-100

  • Dower: A widow
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
The masters in this State, while in office, may administer oaths, take depositions, affidavits and renunciation of dower, probate deeds and other instruments and take testimony by commission as fully and effectually as the clerks of courts and notaries public. Their fees therefor shall be the same as allowed by law to other officers for similar services.