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Wills in South Dakota don't need to be notarized to be valid, but notarization can make the probate process smoother. That's because, when a will is notarized, it means the probate court doesn't have to summon the witnesses to make sure the will is legally binding.
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In South Dakota, every person over the age of eighteen (18) years, who is of sound mind, may execute a will. The will should be in writing, signed by the testator in the presence of two (2) witnesses. The two (2) witnesses must write their names on the will.
Codified Law 29A-2-502 | South Dakota Legislature. 29A-2-502. Holographic will--Validity of non-holographic will--Establishing intent. (a) A will is valid as a holographic will, whether or not witnessed, if the signature and material portions of the document are in the testator's handwriting.
There are legal requirements which must be met for a will to be valid in South Dakota. The law requires that the maker of the will be at least 18 years old and of sound mind. The will must be written, signed, and witnessed by two or more individuals.
In South Dakota, the following requirements must be met: The creator of the will (the ?testator?) must be at least eighteen (18) years old and of sound mind. The will must be written. The will must be signed.