South Dakota Statutes
§ 29A-5-502 — Appointment of additional guardians or conservators--Successors.
South Dakota § 29A-5-502
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 29AUNIFORM PROBATE CODE
Ch. 29A-4SOUTH DAKOTA GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP ACT
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 29A-5-502 (2026).
Text
The court may appoint additional guardians or conservators and may appoint a successor guardian or conservator either prior to or at the time of a vacancy. A successor guardian or conservator appointed prior to a vacancy shall be immediately empowered to assume the duties of office upon the termination of the predecessor's appointment, but shall be required to file the requisite acceptance of office and any required bond within sixty days. A successor guardian or conservator shall succeed to the powers and duties of the predecessor unless otherwise ordered by the court.
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Legislative History
SL 1993, ch 213, § 65; SDCL 30-36-65; SL 1995, ch 167, §§ 180, 181; SL 1999, ch 146, § 3.
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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South Dakota § 29A-5-502, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/29A-5-502.