South Dakota § 43-46-1 - Joint owners' liability for debts and obligations of deceased joint owner.
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§ 43-46-1. Joint owners' liability for debts and obligations of deceased joint owner.
Upon the death of either, or any, of the joint owners of real or personal property in joint tenancy, with right of survivorship, the surviving joint owner or owners shall be liable for the debts and obligations of the deceased joint owner, or owners, under the conditions set forth in this chapter.
Source: SL 1969, ch 198; SDCL 30-21A-1; SL 1995, ch 167, § 167.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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