The fair market value of the trust shall be determined at least annually, using such valuation date or dates or averages of valuation dates as are deemed appropriate. Assets for which a fair market value cannot be readily ascertained shall be valued using such valuation methods as are deemed reasonable and appropriate. Such assets may be excluded from valuation, if all income received with respect to such assets is distributed to the extent distributable in accordance with the terms of the governing instrument.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 55-15-5

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.

Source: SL 2002, ch 225, § 5.