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Docket No. 46021 · South Dakota

Campbell County
Probate Court

In South Dakota, estates are probated in the Circuit Court (Probate Division). This page gathers where to file in Campbell County, the state rules that apply, and where every detail comes from.

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County seat
Mound
Population
1,340
Court
Circuit Court
Record
Courthouse mapped
SD · 4602145°47′ N · 100°00′ W
● Campbell County Courthouse
located via OpenStreetMap
Small-estate limit
$100,000
Wait 30 days after death
Creditor window
4 months
SDCL § 29A-3-801
Executor fee
Reasonable
Reasonable fee set by the court
Death taxes
None
No state death tax
§ I

Where to file in Campbell County

Handled by
Circuit Court (Probate Division)In South Dakota, probate is administered by the Circuit Court in each of the 7 judicial circuits under the South Dakota Uniform Probate Code.
County building
Campbell County Courthouse In Mound, SD — street address not tagged in OpenStreetMap. OpenStreetMap · view the map entry
Phone
No phone number published in an open source. Use the county website's contact page — we don't list numbers we can't source.
Opening hours
Not published in an open source. Check the court or county website before you go.
State courts & e-filing
ujs.sd.govCase search: South Dakota Unified Judicial System Odyssey Public Access
§ II

How probate runs in Campbell County

Six stages, with the South Dakota rules that set the pace.

  1. 01

    Secure the original will

    Find the original signed will and order certified death certificates. South Dakota deadline: No fixed deadline: custodian must deliver will with reasonable promptness after death on request of an interested person (SDCL § 29A-2-516); formal/informal probate generally within 3 years.

  2. 02

    Pick the right track

    If the probate estate is under $100,000, a small-estate procedure (SDCL § 29A-3-1201) may avoid full administration.

  3. 03

    Petition the court

    File the petition with the Circuit Court (Probate Division) for Campbell County. The court appoints the executor or administrator and issues letters.

  4. 04

    Inventory the estate

    Open an estate bank account (the IRS issues the EIN), list assets at date-of-death values and file the inventory if the court requires it.

  5. 05

    Notify creditors

    Publish or send notice to creditors. Window: 4 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors.

  6. 06

    Account and distribute

    Pay debts, taxes and fees (SDCL § 29A-3-719), file the final account if required, distribute to heirs and ask to close the estate.

Need help with an estate in Campbell County, South Dakota?

Where to get help.

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  1. 01 South Dakota courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
  2. 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
  3. 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
§ III

South Dakota rules that apply here

Probate law is state law — these apply in all 66 South Dakota counties.

Small estates
$100,000 entire estate less liens and encumbrances (affidavit collects personal property only; not available if decedent owes DSS for Medicaid institutional care)SDCL § 29A-3-1201 · wait 30 days
Filing the will
No fixed deadline: custodian must deliver will with reasonable promptness after death on request of an interested person (SDCL § 29A-2-516); formal/informal probate generally within 3 years
Creditor claims
4 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditorsSDCL § 29A-3-801
Executor fees
Reasonable compensation (SDCL § 29A-3-719(a) factors); where the will is silent or intestate, default commissions on personal property: 5% first $1,000, 4% next $4,000, 2.5% over $5,000; real property: just and reasonable compensation fixed by courtSDCL § 29A-3-719 · estimate the fee
Handwritten wills
Recognized. South Dakota recognizes holographic wills if signature and material provisions are in testator's handwriting (SDCL § 29A-2-502).
Estate tax
No state estate tax.South Dakota has no state estate tax.
Inheritance tax
No.South Dakota repealed its inheritance tax in 2001.
Typical duration
6 to 9 monthsA lawyer is not required by statute, though most formal estates use one.

Rules re-checked Sept 2026 against: sdlegislature.gov (statute) · sdlegislature.gov (statute) · sdlegislature.gov (statute) · sdlegislature.gov (statute)

§ IV

Neighbouring probate courts

CampbellWalworthMcPhersonEdmundsPotterCorson
Related officeCampbell County Clerk & RecorderDeath certificates, recorded deeds and marriage records for the estate file.uscountyclerks.com ↗ Related officeCampbell County Property AppraiserAssessed values and parcel records for the estate inventory.uspropertyappraisers.com ↗
§ V

Questions about Campbell County probate

Where is the Campbell County Probate Court located?
In South Dakota, probate is handled by the Circuit Court (Probate Division). Probate filings in Campbell County are normally made in the county seat, Mound — OpenStreetMap places the Campbell County Courthouse there. Confirm the exact office on the official county website.
What is the small estate affidavit limit in Campbell County, SD?
Small-estate rules are set by state law, so they are the same in every South Dakota county: $100,000 entire estate less liens and encumbrances (affidavit collects personal property only; not available if decedent owes DSS for Medicaid institutional care) (SDCL § 29A-3-1201). The waiting period is 30 days.
How do I search probate case records in Campbell County?
Start with the South Dakota judiciary website (ujs.sd.gov), which points to South Dakota Unified Judicial System Odyssey Public Access. Older files and certified copies are requested from the probate clerk in Mound.
What are the deadlines for filing a will and creditor claims in Campbell County?
Will: No fixed deadline: custodian must deliver will with reasonable promptness after death on request of an interested person (SDCL § 29A-2-516); formal/informal probate generally within 3 years. Creditors: 4 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors (SDCL § 29A-3-801).
How much can an executor charge in Campbell County?
South Dakota rule: Reasonable compensation (SDCL § 29A-3-719(a) factors); where the will is silent or intestate, default commissions on personal property: 5% first $1,000, 4% next $4,000, 2.5% over $5,000; real property: just and reasonable compensation fixed by court (SDCL § 29A-3-719). You can estimate the amount with our executor fee calculator.