25 C.F.R. § 15.102 May I notify BIA of a death if I am not related to the decedent?
Title 25 - Indians
Yes. You do not need to be related to the decedent in order to notify us of the death. You can be a friend, neighbor, or any other interested party.
Title 25: Indians
PART 15—PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES
Subpart B—Starting the Probate Process
§ 15.102 May I notify BIA of a death if I am not related to the decedent?