South Dakota § 55-1A-35.1 - Electronic execution of documents.
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§ 55-1A-35.1. Electronic execution of documents.
If otherwise validly executed, the following documents may be executed in accordance with chapter 53-12:
(1) The governing instrument of an express trust, or other document, other than a will or codicil as defined in title 29A;
(2) The resignation, removal, appointment, or acceptance of appointment of any trustee, any advisor or protector, or of any designated representation addressed in title 55;
(3) A consent, release, ratification, or indemnification addressed in title 55; and
(4) Any other document addressed by title 55 to the extent it is not excluded from the scope of chapter 53-12.
Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 53-12 to the contrary, the documents under this section are deemed to be a transaction within the meaning of subdivision 53-12-1(17) and are within the scope of chapter 53-12.
Source: SL 2023, ch 161, § 5.
Effective July 1, 2027
55-1A-35.1. Electronic execution of documents.
If otherwise validly executed, the following documents may be executed in accordance with chapter 53-12:
(1) The governing instrument of an express trust, or other document, other than a will or codicil as defined in title 29A;
(2) The resignation, removal, appointment, or acceptance of appointment of any trustee, any advisor or protector, or of any designated representation addressed in title 55;
(3) A consent, release, ratification, or indemnification addressed in title 55; and
(4) Any other document addressed by title 55 to the extent it is not excluded from the scope of chapter 53-12.
Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 53-12 to the contrary, the documents under this section are deemed to be a transaction, as defined in § 53-12-1, and are within the scope of chapter 53-12.
Source: SL 2023, ch 161, § 5; SL 2026, ch 197, § 2, eff. Jul. 1, 2027.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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