Property Ownership
A South Dakota property held in a revocable living trust avoids probate because:
AThe trust is a public charitable organization
BLegal title is held by the trust, so no probate is needed at the grantor's death✓ Correct
CThe state exempts trust property from all taxation
DTrust property is transferred by the SDREC upon the grantor's death
Explanation
Property held in a revocable living trust is owned by the trust, not by the individual. At death, the successor trustee distributes the property per the trust's terms without probate proceedings.
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