S.D. Codified Laws § 29A-3-718
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Unless the terms of the will otherwise provide, when one or more persons nominated as co - representatives fail or refuse to qualify or accept appointment as personal representative, or when the appointment of one or more co - representatives is terminated as provided in §§ 29A-3-609 to 29A-3-612 , inclusive, the representative or representatives appointed or remaining in office shall proceed to administer the estate and may exercise all of the powers incident to the office.
Source: SL 1994, ch 232, § 3-718.
Source: SL 1994, ch 232, § 3-718.
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