43 C.F.R. § 4.303 Notice by surviving spouse to reserve a life estate.
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
When the heir or beneficiary whose interests are subject to the tribal option is a surviving spouse, the spouse may reserve a life estate in one-half of such interests. The spouse must file a written notice to reserve with the Superintendent within 30 days after the tribe has exercised its option to purchase the interest in question, together with a certification that copies thereof have been mailed on the same date to the administrative law judge or Indian probate judge and the tribe. Failure to timely file a notice to reserve a life estate will constitute a waiver thereof.
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 4—DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURES
Subpart D—Rules Applicable in Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals
Tribal Purchase of Interests Under Special Statutes
§ 4.303 Notice by surviving spouse to reserve a life estate.
