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Unparalleled Tax Efficiency South Dakota has no state income, capital gains, dividend/interest, or intangible tax. South Dakota also has no state inheritance or estate tax. As such, assets held in a South Dakota trust are taxed under South Dakota tax law and not subject to other state's high tax rates.

A settlor who wishes to establish a trust of longer duration under South Dakota law will need to appoint a South Dakota trustee and require that the trust be sitused and administered in South Dakota. There is no requirement that the settlor be resident or domiciled in South Dakota to take advantage of this law.

A trust can be a valuable estate planning tool. A trust is a document that you can use to transfer ownership of your property to a trustee. The trustee will then manage the property for the benefit of others and you. As a person forming the trust, you are called the settlor, grantor, or trustor.

A South Dakota trust typically costs anywhere between $900 and $3,450. At Snug, any member can create a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive for free. A Will costs $195 and a Trust costs $500. For many families, this is a great option to get you fully covered and save some money while doing it.

If you would like to create a living trust in South Dakota, you need to create a written trust agreement and sign it before a notary public. To make the trust effective, you must transfer your assets into it. A revocable living trust is a popular estate planning option. It may be an option that will work for you.

A South Dakota deed used in the purchase, exchange, transfer, or assignment of real estate must be accompanied by a certificate of value (Dept. of Revenue Form PT 56) when it is presented for recording. Form PT 56 is not required when recording South Dakota transfer-on-death (TOD) deeds.