25 C.F.R. § 15.105 Will BIA wait to begin the probate process until it is notified of the decedent's death?
Title 25 - Indians
No, we will not wait to begin the probate process until we are notified of the decedent's death. If we find out about the death of a person, and if the decedent meets the criteria in §15.3, we will initiate the process to collect the necessary documentation. You should not assume that we will find out about a death. To assure timely distribution of the estate, you should notify us as provided in §15.101.
Title 25: Indians
PART 15—PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES
Subpart B—Starting the Probate Process
§ 15.105 Will BIA wait to begin the probate process until it is notified of the decedent's death?
