S.D. Codified Laws § 29A-2-516 : UNIFORM PROBATE CODE — Intestate Succession And Wills — WILLS, WILL CONTRACTS, AND CUSTODY AND DEPOSIT OF WILLS —2-516 - Duty of custodian of will-Liability

After the death of a testator and on request of an interested person, a person having custody of a will of the testator shall deliver it with reasonable promptness to an appropriate court or to a person able to secure its probate. A person who willfully fails to deliver a will is liable to any person aggrieved for any damages that may be sustained by the failure.