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South Dakota: Who Pays the Mortgage and Utilities While an Estate Is in Probate?
Detailed Answer This article explains, under South Dakota law, who is responsible for mortgage payments and utility bills while a…
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Which Assets to List on a Small Estate Affidavit — South Dakota
FAQ — How to decide which assets to list on a South Dakota small estate affidavit Disclaimer: I am not…
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South Dakota — How to Locate a Missing Parent When You Are a Potential Heir
Locating a Missing Parent When You May Be an Heir: A South Dakota Guide Disclaimer: This is general information, not…
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South Dakota: Including Right-of-Survivorship Assets on a Probate Inventory
Do Right-of-Survivorship Assets Belong on a Probate Inventory? Short answer: Generally no — assets that pass automatically to a surviving…
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South Dakota: How to Tell If a Bank Account Falls Under the $20,000 Small Estate Limit
How to determine whether a bank account counts toward South Dakota’s $20,000 small estate limit Disclaimer: This is informational only…
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Using a Small Estate Affidavit in South Dakota to Claim a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account
How to use a South Dakota small estate affidavit to claim a deceased parent’s bank account Short answer: If your…
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Federal Estate Income Filing: South Dakota Guide
Detailed Answer Short answer: in most cases, no federal fiduciary income tax return (Form 1041) is required for an estate…
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How to Transfer Brokerage Account Assets into an Estate Checking Account — South Dakota
FAQ: Transferring Brokerage Account Assets into an Estate Checking Account in South Dakota This article explains, in plain language, how…
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South Dakota: How to Find Where Sale Proceeds from Your Dad’s House Will Go
How to find exactly where the sale proceeds from your dad’s house will go Short answer: Track ownership and encumbrances…
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South Dakota — What To Do If Someone Is Squatting In Your Property Before a Sale
How to Remove a Squatter from Your South Dakota Property Before a Sale Disclaimer: This is educational information only and…