South Dakota § 29A-4-101 - Definitions.
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§ 29A-4-101. Definitions.
In this chapter:
(1) "Local administration" means administration by a personal representative appointed in this state pursuant to appointment proceedings described in chapter 29A-3;
(2) "Local personal representative" includes any personal representative appointed in this state pursuant to appointment proceedings described in chapter 29A-3 and excludes foreign personal representatives who acquire the power of a local personal representative pursuant to § 29A-4-205;
(3) "Resident creditor" means a person domiciled in, or doing business in this state, who is, or could be, a claimant against an estate of a nonresident decedent.
Source: SL 1994, ch 232, § 4-101; SL 1995, ch 167, § 139.
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