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, ยง167.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 46 - Joint Owners Liability For Decedents Debts
Section 43-46-1 - Joint owners' liability for debts and obligations of deceased joint owner.
Section 43-46-2 - Right of action of creditor or representative of deceased joint owner.
Section 43-46-3 - Proof of insufficient other property of deceased joint owner to pay debts.
Section 43-46-4 - Limitation on amount of liability of surviving joint owner.
Section 43-46-5 - Joinder of surviving joint owners in action--Right of contribution.