South Dakota § 29A-2-503 - Writings intended as wills, etc..
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§ 29A-2-503. Writings intended as wills, etc..
Although a document or writing added upon a document was not executed in compliance with § 29A-2-502, the document or writing is treated as if it had been executed in compliance with that section if the proponent of the document or writing establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the decedent intended the document or writing to constitute (i) the decedent's will, (ii) a partial or complete revocation of the will, (iii) an addition to or an alteration of the will, or (iv) a partial or complete revival of a formerly revoked will or of a formerly revoked portion of the will.
Source: SL 1995, ch 167, § 2-503.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 29A-2-503 cover?
Section 29A-2-503 ("Writings intended as wills, etc..") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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