Free South Dakota Small Estate Affidavit Template
South Dakota Small Estate Affidavit
Introduction
I, [YOUR NAME], of legal age, residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], hereby make this affidavit to claim certain jewelry items belonging to the estate of [DECEASED'S NAME], who passed away on [DATE OF DEATH], under South Dakota Codified Laws § 29A-3-1201.
Statement of Facts
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[DECEASED'S NAME], the decedent, was a resident of [COUNTY], South Dakota, at the time of their death.
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The decedent died intestate, and to the best of my knowledge, no personal representative has been appointed for their estate.
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The total value of the decedent's estate, including the jewelry items I seek to claim, does not exceed the statutory limit for a small estate under South Dakota law.
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The jewelry items I am claiming consist of [DESCRIPTION OF JEWELRY ITEMS], with an estimated total value of [ESTIMATED VALUE].
Sworn Oath
I solemnly affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
[YOUR NAME]
Subscribed and sworn to before me this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
Notary Public in and for [COUNTY], South Dakota
My Commission Expires: [EXPIRATION DATE]
[NOTARY SEAL]
