For questions concerning the probate of wills, competency matters, the administration of estates including the appointing of personal representatives and auditing their accounting and removing them from their appointed office, if necessary, contact the Columbus County Clerk of Court. Additionally, the Clerk of Court presides over the condemnation of private lands for public use and foreclosures. You may reach their office at http://www.nccourts.org/County/Columbus/Staff/Clerk.asp or by calling 910-641-4400.