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South Dakota · Through 2026-08-31 · Newer source version available

SDCL § 55-1-49: Contest regarding settlor's signature.

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  1. TITLE 55. FIDUCIARIES AND TRUSTS
  2. CHAPTER 55-1. CLASSIFICATION AND CREATION OF TRUSTS

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in §§ 55-1-46 to 55-1-51, inclusive, a no contest clause is enforceable against a beneficiary to the extent the beneficiary elects to contest or otherwise challenge the settlor's signature whereby such a challenge does not in any manner constitute good, probable, or reasonable cause if the settlor's signature was witnessed by nonrelative witnesses or a duly qualified nonrelative notary public or both.

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