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South Dakota

Title 21 · Chapter 21-44
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21-44-1. Definition of terms.
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21-44-2. Recording death certificate--Prima facie evidence--Affidavit identifying property.
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21-44-3. Proceeding for termination of life estate--Contents of verified petition.
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21-44-4. Joinder of proceedings as to two or more life tenants.
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21-44-5. Joinder of proceedings as to all property held by life tenant.
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21-44-6. Life estates in personal property subject to termination--Joinder with proceedings as to real property.
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21-44-7. Lis pendens notice required if property in another county affected.
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21-44-8. Order fixing time and place for hearing on petition--Contents.
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21-44-9. Publication of notice of hearing--Mail notice to parties--Other notice ordered by court.
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21-44-10. Repealed
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21-44-11. Validation of prior inheritance tax determinations in circuit court.
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21-44-12. Persons permitted to appear at hearing on termination of estate.
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21-44-13. Procedure on contested petitions.
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21-44-14. Inquiry and proof required on uncontested petition.
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21-44-15. Clear and convincing proof required--Adjournment to secure additional evidence--Affidavits to establish death of life tenant.
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21-44-16. Statement or affidavit establishing death of person in military service.
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21-44-17. Presumption of death after seven years' absence.
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21-44-18. Denial of petition if proof insufficient--Order to proceed in quiet title action.
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21-44-19. Judgment finding life tenant deceased and terminating life estate--Effect of judgment.
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21-44-20. Validation of prior proceedings as to personal property.
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21-44-21. Validation of prior proceedings joining different claims as to personal property--Protection of vested rights.
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21-44-22. Validation of prior proceedings where notice or allegations were insufficient.
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21-44-23. Recording of judgment terminating estate--Prima facie evidence.
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21-44-24. Action to set aside judgment terminating estate--Bona fide purchaser or encumbrancer protected.
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21-44-25. Prospective and retrospective application of chapter.
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21-44-26. Remedy not exclusive.
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21-44-27. Spousal joint tenancy termination.
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