Termination Of Life Estates

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  2. South Dakota Codified Laws
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  4. Termination Of Life Estates

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Section
21-44-1

Definition of terms.

Section
21-44-2

Recording death certificate--Prima facie evidence--Affidavit identifying property.

Section
21-44-3

Proceeding for termination of life estate--Contents of verified petition.

Section
21-44-4

Joinder of proceedings as to two or more life tenants.

Section
21-44-5

Joinder of proceedings as to all property held by life tenant.

Section
21-44-6

Life estates in personal property subject to termination--Joinder with proceedings as to real property.

Section
21-44-7

Lis pendens notice required if property in another county affected.

Section
21-44-8

Order fixing time and place for hearing on petition--Contents.

Section
21-44-9

Publication of notice of hearing--Mail notice to parties--Other notice ordered by court.

Section
21-44-10

Repealed

Section
21-44-11

Validation of prior inheritance tax determinations in circuit court.

Section
21-44-12

Persons permitted to appear at hearing on termination of estate.

Section
21-44-13

Procedure on contested petitions.

Section
21-44-14

Inquiry and proof required on uncontested petition.

Section
21-44-15

Clear and convincing proof required--Adjournment to secure additional evidence--Affidavits to establish death of life tenant.

Section
21-44-16

Statement or affidavit establishing death of person in military service.

Section
21-44-17

Presumption of death after seven years' absence.

Section
21-44-18

Denial of petition if proof insufficient--Order to proceed in quiet title action.

Section
21-44-19

Judgment finding life tenant deceased and terminating life estate--Effect of judgment.

Section
21-44-20

Validation of prior proceedings as to personal property.

Section
21-44-21

Validation of prior proceedings joining different claims as to personal property--Protection of vested rights.

Section
21-44-22

Validation of prior proceedings where notice or allegations were insufficient.

Section
21-44-23

Recording of judgment terminating estate--Prima facie evidence.

Section
21-44-24

Action to set aside judgment terminating estate--Bona fide purchaser or encumbrancer protected.

Section
21-44-25

Prospective and retrospective application of chapter.

Section
21-44-26

Remedy not exclusive.

Section
21-44-27

Spousal joint tenancy termination.