How to File a Motion to Claim Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in South Dakota
How to claim surplus sale proceeds after a foreclosure in South Dakota This FAQ-style guide explains the usual steps to file a motion or petition to determine and claim surplus money left after a foreclosed property sells in South Dakota. It uses general, hypothetical facts and is aimed at readers with no legal background. Short […]
Read article →How to Document a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling an Estate — South Dakota
Detailed Answer When you are the personal representative (executor/administrator) handling a decedent’s estate in South Dakota, documenting a vehicle that a lender repossessed requires clear fact-finding, written records, and timely notices. The steps below explain what to collect, how to record the event in the estate inventory, and how to handle any creditor claims so […]
Read article →How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in South Dakota
Claiming surplus (overage) from a tax foreclosure sale in South Dakota: A step-by-step FAQ Detailed answer What are surplus funds? When a county sells property to collect unpaid property taxes, the sale price can exceed the total amount owed (taxes, penalties, interest, costs, and any valid lien amounts paid by the purchaser). The extra money […]
Read article →How to Transfer a Deceased Parent’s Car Title in South Dakota When the Original Title Is Missing
How to transfer a deceased parent’s car title in South Dakota when the original title is missing Short answer: In South Dakota you can often transfer a deceased owner’s vehicle to the surviving spouse or to heirs without a full probate, but you will need the decedent’s death certificate and proof of ownership or a […]
Read article →South Dakota — Challenging a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property
FAQ: What to do if someone files a probate petition asking for possession and control of estate property in South Dakota Disclaimer This information is educational and not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed South Dakota attorney. Detailed answer — practical steps under South Dakota law If a party files […]
Read article →Contesting a Probate Accounting After Approval in South Dakota
Detailed Answer Overview. When a personal representative (executor or administrator) files an accounting in a South Dakota probate case and the court approves it, that approval can often seem final. However, under South Dakota law the court retains limited ability to address errors, fraud, or other problems even after an accounting is approved. The exact […]
Read article →Challenging a Final Accounting in a South Dakota Probate When You Received No Notice
What to do if you received no notice of a final accounting in a South Dakota probate Detailed Answer This section explains, in plain language, the steps a person in South Dakota should consider when a sibling or another personal representative filed a final accounting in a parent’s estate but you were not given notice. […]
Read article →How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home in South Dakota
How to clear creditor claims and get clear title before selling an estate property in South Dakota Detailed answer — step-by-step guide under South Dakota law This article explains the typical steps you’ll take to identify and resolve creditor claims so you can sell a parent’s house in South Dakota with clear title. It summarizes […]
Read article →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. This article explains, in plain language, the typical steps to retitle a car that belonged to a deceased parent under South Dakota law and points you to the right state resources. This is educational information […]
Read article →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 Dakota law treats sale proceeds when someone dies intestate) When a person dies without a valid will (intestate) in South Dakota, any money that belongs to their estate — including leftover proceeds from the sale […]
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