Until termination of an appointment, a personal representative has the same power over the title to property of the estate that an absolute owner would have, in trust however, for the benefit of the creditors and others interested in the estate. This power may be exercised without notice, hearing, or order of court.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 29A-3-711

Source: SL 1994, ch 232, § 3-711.