What happens to your children if you pass away without a will?

Under South Dakota law, if you pass away without a will you are:

Surrendering to the state of South Dakota the important decisions affecting the well-being and future security of your family
At risk of having your property divided in a way that's not to your liking
Foregoing any opportunities to reduce your taxes

About Swier Law Firm's Estate Planning & Probate Practice Group

Swier Law Firm has a nationally recognized practice in estate planning and probate law and handles the following types of cases:

Estate Planning: Wills & Living Trusts
Legacy Planning
Family-Owned Businesses & Farms
Powers of Attorney & Living Wills
IRA & Retirement Planning
Asset Protection & Business Planning
Special Needs Planning
Trust Administration & Probate

Take a look at our valuable estate planning books and articles. Our materials are full of tips and advice. All materials are written by the law firm's nationally recognized estate planning attorneys and provide detailed South Dakota-specific information designed to help anyone with estate planning issues. You can request your free copy by clicking on the book cover below.

Brooke Swier Schloss [email protected]

Family Law and Estate Planning attorney helping families across South Dakota plan and protect their loved ones