This bill introduces a new section to South Dakota law that invalidates certain testamentary gifts made to lawyers by their clients. Specifically, it prohibits lawyers from preparing any legal documents that grant them or their relatives testamentary gifts unless two conditions are met: the lawyer or recipient must be related to the client, and the gift must not be significantly disproportionate to those given to other similarly related individuals. Any gifts made in violation of this provision will be deemed invalid due to undue influence.

Additionally, the bill defines "related persons" to include a spouse, child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, cohabitant, or other close relatives of the lawyer. It is important to note that this new regulation will only apply to instruments executed on or after July 1, 2025.