Will Laws
South Dakota
Will Laws
South Dakota
Here you will find legal terms and their application by state as this can vary depending on where you live.
Reciprocity - The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another. Certain states will limit the extent to which they honor health care directives(reciprocity) from other states, meaning they will only accept them so far as they comply with their own laws. This creates a bit of a legal grey area, however, most times it doesn't become an issue.
State Law Citation and Title
SD CODE LAWS ANN. ยง 29A-2-101 to 29A-2-114South Dakota Codified Laws Annotated Chapter 29A-2, Part 1 (Intestate Succession)
State Law Statute
34-12D-1, et seq. Living Wills
Specific Powers
Any medical procedure or intervention that will serve only to postpone death or maintain person in state of permanent unconsciousness. Does not include comfort care, hygiene and human dignity, oral administration of food and water, or medical procedure to alleviate pain
Revocation Duration
A living will is revocable at any time, in any manner, without regard to declarants physical or mental condition. Revocation is effective upon communication to the patient's physician or other health care provider.
Reciprocity
Document is valid if it meets the execution requirements of the place where it was executed, the place where the declarant was a resident, or the requirements of the state of South Dakota.
Transfer Unwilling
Unwilling physician must make a reasonable effort to locate and transfer a patient to a physician who will honor the declaration; must continue treatment or care until transfer is effectuated