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South Dakota probate forms

Download South Dakota probate court forms here, and open the official source to make sure you have the current version. We list 17 forms: 17 statewide forms.

General information, not legal advice. Forms change, so check the official source for the current version. Which forms you need depends on the case, for example whether there's a will or the estate has no will (intestate). The court clerk can tell you which ones apply.

Statewide forms

Forms to fill out and file (12)

  • Judicial Application Form

    Used by individuals to apply for a position as a circuit judge or justice within the South Dakota Judiciary.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-140 — UJS-140 Conservatorship Initial Inventory

    Filed by a conservator to provide an initial inventory of the protected person's assets and property.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-141 — UJS-141 Conservator's Annual Accounting

    Filed annually by a conservator to report on the financial transactions and status of the protected person's estate.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-143 — UJS-143 Objection to Conservator's Accounting

    Filed to formally object to the accounting provided by a conservator.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-144 — UJS-144 Petition for Hearing on Guardian's Report

    Filed to request a court hearing regarding a guardian's submitted report.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-145 — UJS-145 Order Approving Guardian's Report Accounting and/or Reporting

    Issued by the court to formally approve a guardian's report, accounting, or other required reporting.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-147 — UJS-147 Notice of Petition or Objection and Order on Hearing

    Provides notice of a filed petition or objection and sets forth the court's order regarding a hearing.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-155 — UJS-155 Petition to Terminate Conservatorship on Death

    Filed to petition the court to terminate a conservatorship upon the death of the protected person.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-156 — UJS-156 Petition to Terminate Guardianship on Death of a Minor

    Filed to petition the court to terminate a guardianship upon the death of a minor ward.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-157 — UJS-157 Petition to Terminate Guardianship on Death of Protected Person

    Filed to petition the court to terminate a guardianship upon the death of the protected person.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-158 — UJS-158 Petition to Terminate Guardianship and Conservatorship on Death of Minor

    Filed to petition the court to terminate both guardianship and conservatorship upon the death of a minor.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • UJS-159 — UJS-159 Petition to Terminate Guardianship and/or Conservatorship on Death of Protected Person

    Filed to petition the court to terminate guardianship and/or conservatorship upon the death of the protected person.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF

Instructions (3)

  • Denial/Counter Claim Instructions

    Provides instructions for defendants on how to deny a claim or file a counterclaim in small claims court.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • Guardian and Conservator Nominee Selection Checklist

    Provides a checklist to assist in the selection and appointment of a guardian or conservator nominee.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF
  • Instructions for Guardian and Conservator Forms

    Provides detailed instructions for completing various forms related to guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF

Guides and checklists (1)

  • Frequently Asked Guardian and Conservator Questions

    Answers common questions regarding the roles and responsibilities of guardians and conservators.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF

Notices (1)

  • UJS-142 — UJS-142 Guardian's Annual Report

    Filed by a guardian to provide an annual report on the protected person's status and finances.

    Official source: ujs.sd.gov
    PDF