S.D. Codified Laws § 29A-3-103
Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Except as otherwise provided in chapter 29A-4, to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person must be appointed by order of the court or clerk, qualify and be issued letters. Administration of an estate is commenced by the issuance of letters.
SDCL 29A-3-103