South Dakota § 29A-2-516 - Duty of custodian of will--Liability.
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§ 29A-2-516. Duty of custodian of will--Liability.
After the death of a testator and on request of an interested person, a person having custody of a will of the testator shall deliver it with reasonable promptness to an appropriate court or to a person able to secure its probate. A person who willfully fails to deliver a will is liable to any person aggrieved for any damages that may be sustained by the failure.
Source: SL 1995, ch 167, § 2-516.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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