25 C.F.R. § 15.104 What other documents does BIA need to prepare a probate package?
Title 25 - Indians
(a) You should provide us with the following documents and information before we can begin to process the probate package: (1) Social Security number of the decedent; (2) The birth certificate or other record of birth of the decedent, if available; (3) The death certificate or other reliable evidence of death as required by §15.101; (4) A list of known creditors against the estate and their addresses; (5) Current names and addresses of potential heirs and beneficiaries; (6) Any statements renouncing an interest in the estate; (7) Documents from a court of competent jurisdiction, including but not limited to: (i) All marriage licenses of the decedent; (ii) All divorce decrees of the decedent; (iii) Adoption and guardianship records relevant to the decedent; (iv) Any sworn statements regarding the decedent's family, including any statements of paternity or maternity; (v) Any name changes; and (vi) Any order requiring payment of child support; (8) All originals or copies of wills and codicils, and any revocations; and (9) Any additional documents you provide or that we request. (b) You must inform us if any of the documents or information identified in this part are not available.
Title 25: Indians
PART 15—PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES
Subpart B—Starting the Probate Process
§ 15.104 What other documents does BIA need to prepare a probate package?
