South Dakota Statutes
§ 29A-2-703 — Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument.
South Dakota § 29A-2-703
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 29A-2-703 (2026).
Text
The meaning and legal effect of a governing instrument is determined by the local law of the state selected by the transferor in the governing instrument, unless the application of that law is contrary to the provisions relating to the elective share described in Part 2, the provisions relating to exempt property and allowances described in Part 4, or any other public policy of this state otherwise applicable to the disposition.
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Legislative History
SL 1995, ch 167, § 2-703.
Nearby Sections
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§ 29A-1-101
Short title.§ 29A-1-102
Purposes--Rule of construction.§ 29A-1-104
Severability.§ 29A-1-106
Effect of fraud and evasion.§ 29A-1-107
Evidence as to death or status.§ 29A-1-108
Acts by holder of general power.§ 29A-1-201
General definitions.§ 29A-1-301
Territorial application.§ 29A-1-303
Venue.§ 29A-1-304
Practice in court.§ 29A-1-305
Records and certified copies.§ 29A-1-306
Jury trial.§ 29A-1-307
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 29A-2-703, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/29A-2-703.