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Bennett County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Bennett County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Bennett County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/1/2025
Bennett County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Bennett County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 5/20/2025
Bennett County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Bennett County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 1/20/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Bennett County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Bennett County Register of Deeds
Address:
Courthouse - 202 Main St / PO Box 433
Martin, South Dakota 57551-0433

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30 M-F / call ahead to confirm

Phone: (605) 685-6054

Recording Tips for Bennett County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bennett County

Properties in any of these areas use Bennett County forms:

  • Allen
  • Martin
  • Tuthill

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bennett County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Bennett County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Bennett County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Bennett County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Bennett County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Bennett County?

Recording fees in Bennett County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (605) 685-6054 for current fees.

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Clearing the Title on South Dakota Real Estate after a Joint Tenant Dies

In South Dakota, land owned by two or more people can be held as a tenancy in common, a partnership, or a joint tenancy (SDCL 43-2-11).

Joint tenancy, as defined at 43-2-12, is a property interest "owned by several persons in equal shares, by a title created by a single will or transfer, when expressly declared in the will or transfer to be a joint tenancy, or when granted or devised to personal representatives or trustees as joint tenants." South Dakota's joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship, meaning that if one of the co-owners dies, that person's share is distributed equally among the remaining owners. This distribution is identified as a nonprobate transfer under 29A-2-205(ii).

Nonprobate transfers are not included in the deceased owner's estate; instead, they cause the property to descend to the survivors as a function of law. Still, it makes sense, especially with real estate titles, to formalize and update the changed status. One way to accomplish this is by executing and recording an affidavit stating the relevant facts, attach a certified copy of the decedent's death certificate, and file it with the register of deeds for the county where the property is located.

Each circumstance is unique. Contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations.

(South Dakota AODJT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Bennett County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Bennett County.

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