South Dakota § 29A-2-513 - Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of tangible personal property.
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§ 29A-2-513. Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of tangible personal property.
Whether or not the provisions relating to holographic wills apply, a will may refer to a written statement or list to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, other than money. To be admissible under this section as evidence of the intended disposition, the writing must be signed by the testator and must describe the items and the devisees with reasonable certainty. The writing may be referred to as one to be in existence at the time of the testator's death; it may be prepared before or after the execution of the will; it may be altered by the testator after its preparation; and it may be a writing that has no significance apart from its effect on the dispositions made by the will.
Source: SL 1995, ch 167, § 2-513.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 29A-2-513 ("Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of tangible personal property.") 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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