South Dakota § 29A-3-1201 Collection of personal property by affidavit.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 29A-3-1201 — Collection of personal property by affidavit.

South Dakota·Title 29A UNIFORM PROBATE CODE·Ch. 29A-2 PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION

(a)Thirty days after the death of a decedent, any person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action belonging to the decedent shall make payment of the indebtedness or deliver the tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action to a person claiming to be the successor of the decedent upon being presented an affidavit made by or on behalf of the successor stating that:

(1)The value of the entire estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $100,000;

(2)Thirty days have elapsed since the death of the decedent;

(3)No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pendi

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(a) Thirty days after the death of a decedent, any person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action belonging to the decedent shall make payment of the indebtedness or deliver the tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action to a person claiming to be the successor of the decedent upon being presented an affidavit made by or on behalf of the successor stating that: (1) The value of the entire estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $100,000; (2) Thirty days have elapsed since the death of the decedent; (3) No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction; (4) The decedent has not incurred any indebtedness to the Department of Social Services for medical assistance for nursing home or other medical institutional care; and (5) The claiming successor is entitled to payment or delivery of the property. (b) A transfer agent of any security shall change the registered ownership on the books of a corporation from the decedent to the successor or successors upon the presentation of an affidavit as provided in subsection (a).

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