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Retitling a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle in South Dakota: Step-by-Step Guide
Overview Losing a parent is difficult, and taking care of practical matters like transferring a vehicle title can feel overwhelming.…
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Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Intestate — South Dakota
What happens to leftover sale proceeds when a person dies without a will — South Dakota Detailed answer (how South…
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South Dakota — What to Do If a Proposed Administrator Withholds Estate Asset Information
What to Do When a Proposed Administrator Withholds Estate Documents and Asset Information Quick answer: As a beneficiary or interested…
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South Dakota: Consequences When a Will Lacks Proper Signature or Witnesses
Detailed Answer When a deceased person’s written testament does not meet South Dakota’s formal signing and witnessing requirements, the probate…
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How to Challenge a Sibling’s Application for Letters of Administration in South Dakota
How to contest a proposed personal representative in South Dakota probate Short answer: If your sibling has filed for letters…
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How to Compel a Spouse to Sell a House and Distribute Proceeds Under South Dakota Law
How a Personal Representative Can Seek Court Approval to Sell a Decedent’s House in South Dakota This FAQ-style guide explains,…
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South Dakota: Recovering a Cash Bequest When an Executor Won’t Cooperate
Detailed Answer If you are a beneficiary who is owed a cash bequest from a sibling’s estate in South Dakota…
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How to File a Notice to Creditors in South Dakota
Filing a Notice to Creditors in South Dakota: Detailed Guide for Personal Representatives Short, practical guidance for personal representatives handling…
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South Dakota — Becoming Executor When the Named Executor Refuses
Can I be appointed the personal representative if my sibling — the named executor — refuses to serve? FAQ: What…
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South Dakota: Why an Inherited House May Not Be a Probate Asset and How to Handle Mortgage Payments
How property can pass outside probate and what to do about mortgage payments in South Dakota Detailed Answer Short answer:…