The surviving spouse who is a devisee of the decedent has the highest priority for consideration as the personal representative in informal probate proceedings.
Forgery--Felony. Any person who, with intent to defraud, falsely makes, completes, or alters a written instrument of any kind, or passes any forged instrument of any kind is guilty of forgery. Forgery is a Class 5 felony.
No. In South Dakota, not all your property may have to go through probate. The assets that do go through probate make up your probate estate. These are usually assets that are titled solely in your name and come under the control of your personal representative (formerly known as an executor).
A South Dakota small estate affidavit is a document that can help a person using it, known as an ?affiant,? avoid traditional probate proceedings.
To citizens of South Dakota: SDCL 10-45-10 exempts from sales tax the sale of products and services to the following governmental entities. Government entities must provide an exemption certificate to the vendor or the vendor must keep documentation to show the purchase was paid from government funds.