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If a Guardian and Conservator is seeking to terminate the guardianship/conservatorship, the Guardian and Conservator must include the Final Report (UJS 142) and Final Accounting with Objection Notice (UJS 141). SDCL 29A-5-401, 29A-5-403.

Under South Dakota law, the temporary guardianship or conservatorship of a minor child cannot be longer than 6 months, and the temporary guardianship or conservatorship of a protected person cannot be longer than 90 days, unless extended for an additional 90 days by court order.

Under South Dakota law, a ?guardian? has authority over personal and healthcare decisions while a ?conservator? has authority over the protected person's property and financial affairs.

South Dakota child custody laws don't prescribe a certain age when a child's preference may be considered. Judges have broad discretion when deciding how much weight to give the child's preference. In some South Dakota custody cases, judges have considered the well-reasoned preferences of children as young as 10.

A South Dakota Guardian of Minor Power of Attorney Form enables parents to empower an agent with the ability and authority to safeguard the well-being of their children when they are otherwise unavailable or unattainable.

An individual retains all rights not granted to the guardian/conservator through the appointment by the court. For example, the guardian/conservator does not have the right to change an individual's state of residence, marital status, parental rights, or power of attorney without the court's specific authorization.