South Dakota Household Paperwork Bundle: 3 Kits in One Download (SD Executor and Estate Kit, South Dakota Small Claims Kit, South Dakota POA Signing Kit)

Who it is for

Families in South Dakota getting papers in order: signing a power of attorney or will, settling an estate, or taking a money dispute to small claims.

Not the right fit if

You only need one of these papers (buy that kit on its own), or nothing is in South Dakota. Not a form preparation or legal service.

Why it is different

• 3 kits for 30% less than buying them one by one; each keeps its own folder in the download.
• The South Dakota kits are built only from our South Dakota data files: 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); South Dakota small claims data file, checked November 2026 against SD Unified Judicial System: Small Claims Court; SD UJS: Guide to Small Claims Court; South Dakota power of attorney data file, checked November 2026 against Session Laws 2020, chapter 214 (SB 148), An Act to adopt the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (South Dakota Legislature).
• Every kit in the set is written for South Dakota.

What is inside

• South Dakota Executor and Estate Kit. 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). 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. 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 Small Claims Court Kit. In South Dakota, small claims (Small Claims Court (Magistrate Court)) cover claims up to $12,000. From the official page: SDCL 16-12C-13: small claims limit is $12,000 or less (SD Unified Judicial System); the UJS advises confirming the current maximum with the clerk of court. Where and how to file, from the official pages: County where the defendant lives or where the loss occurred. Claims can be started with the UJS Guide and File system; paper forms are also available. Fees: claims $100 or less: $24.84; claims $100.01-$1,000: $30.84; claims $1,000.01-$3,999.99: $40.84; claims $4,000-$12,000: $42.84; each additional defendant: $11.84. From the UJS Guide to Small Claims Court (footer 'UJS: 7/13/2026'). The UJS small claims page says a filing fee increase took effect July 13, 2025; confirm these figures reflect it with the clerk. Sheriff service costs extra. How to use the kit, the 8 confirmed South Dakota facts at a glance, what we couldn't confirm (online filing) with the page to check, and a yes/no checklist: is the amount under $12,000, is it the right court, is there someone to serve and something to collect from. Service: Clerk sends notice by certified mail; if that fails, sheriff personal service at plaintiff's cost. Lawyers are allowed. Appeal: A small claims judgment cannot be appealed to a higher court. A defendant may seek transfer to circuit court (SDCL 15-39-57).
• South Dakota Power of Attorney Signing Kit. Get your South Dakota power of attorney signed the way the state's own law describes. Any signature is acknowledged before a notary or other official authorized to take acknowledgments. Notary: "Any signature under this section shall be acknowledged before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments." Witnesses: "A power of attorney shall be signed by the principal" Agent's acknowledgment: "a person accepts appointment as an agent under a power of attorney by exercising authority" Recording for real estate: "apply to any power of attorney that is to be recorded with the register of deeds." Durable after incapacity: "if the power of attorney is not durable" Step by step in signing order: statutory form: Start from the official form: Statutory form power of attorney (SDCL 59-12-41); notary: Sign in front of a notary, who completes an acknowledgment; witnesses: The execution section doesn't require witnesses; agent's acknowledgment: No signed acceptance is required before acting; recording for real estate: Recording is allowed but not required; durable after incapacity: Include durable wording if it should keep working after incapacity. Recording: When a power of attorney is to be recorded with the register of deeds, the recording rules of 43-28-23 and 7-9-1 apply. Agent: An agent accepts by acting or other conduct showing acceptance. Plus a copies log.