43 C.F.R. § 4.214 Written decision of attorney decision maker.
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
Following the informal hearing in §4.212 or 4.213, the attorney decision maker will issue a written decision that: (a) In all cases, lists the names, identifying numbers as assigned by BIA, birth dates, relationships to the decedent, and shares of the heirs, or finds that the decedent died leaving no legal heirs, and provides citations to the law of descent and distribution in accordance with which the decision is made; (b) In testate cases, approves or disapproves a will, interprets provisions of the approved will, provides the names, identifying numbers as assigned by BIA, and relationships of the beneficiaries to the decedent, and describes the property each beneficiary is to receive; (c) Allows or disallows claims against the estate in accordance with §§4.250–4.251, and orders the amount of payment for all approved claims; (d) States whether the heirs or beneficiaries are Indian or non-Indian; (e) Determines any rights of dower, curtesy, or homestead that may constitute a burden upon the interest of the heirs; (f) Attaches a certified copy of the inventory of trust or restricted lands, if any; and (g) Advises all interested parties of their right to seek de novo review in accordance with §4.215, and that, if they fail to do so, the decision of the attorney decision maker will become final upon expiration of the 60-day period provided in §4.215(c).
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 4—DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURES
Subpart D—Rules Applicable in Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals
Summary and Informal Probate Proceedings
§ 4.214 Written decision of attorney decision maker.
