South Dakota Executor and Estate Kit: the $100,000 Small Estate Route After 30 Days, First Month Checklist and Estate Ledger

Who it is for

Whoever is settling the estate of someone who lived in South Dakota. Handed to the bank or other holder. Presented to whoever owes the debt or holds the property.

Not the right fit if

The person didn't live in or own property in South Dakota, or a will contest or family dispute means you need an estate attorney. Not a form preparation or legal service.

Why it is different

• Sources, checked November 2026: SDCL 29A-3-1201, Collection of personal property by affidavit (South Dakota Legislature); SDCL 29A-2-502, Execution; witnessed wills; holographic wills (South Dakota Legislature).
• 6 facts aren't stated on those pages, so the kit says so and links where to check.

What is inside

• South Dakota small estate route. The entire estate less liens and encumbrances up to $100,000 (SL 2022, ch 88). 30 days. Thirty days after the death. Handed to the bank or other holder. Presented to whoever owes the debt or holds the property.
• How a South Dakota will had to be signed. Two or more witnesses, who sign in the testator's conscious presence. Recognized whether or not witnessed, if the signature and material parts are in the testator's handwriting.
• South Dakota estate ledger (Excel). Assets, debts, payments and distributions; it compares the countable assets with $100,000, dates day 30 after the death and marks real estate to ask the court about.
• First 30 days, tracker and letters. The first month in order with day 30 marked, a documents and accounts tracker, and plain letters to a bank, a utility and Social Security.
• Still to confirm in South Dakota. real estate, notary or oath, official form, simplified court procedure: check SDCL 29A-3-1201, Collection of personal property by affidavit (South Dakota Legislature); self-proving affidavit, a witness who inherits: check SDCL 29A-2-502, Execution; witnessed wills; holographic wills (South Dakota Legislature).