Title 25

CHAPTER I SUBCHAP C

Subchapter C - Probate

25:1.0.1.3.8PART 15
PART 15 - PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE OSAGE NATION AND THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES
25:1.0.1.3.8.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Introduction
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.1SECTION 15.1
     15.1 What is the purpose of this part
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.2SECTION 15.2
     15.2 What definitions do I need to know
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.3SECTION 15.3
     15.3 Who can make a will disposing of trust or restricted land or trust personalty
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.4SECTION 15.4
     15.4 What are the requirements for a valid will
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.5SECTION 15.5
     15.5 May I revoke my will
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.6SECTION 15.6
     15.6 May my will be deemed revoked by operation of the law of any State
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.7SECTION 15.7
     15.7 What is a self-proved will
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.8SECTION 15.8
     15.8 May I make my will, codicil, or revocation self-proved
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.9SECTION 15.9
     15.9 What information must be included in an affidavit for a self-proved will, codicil, or revocation
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.10SECTION 15.10
     15.10 What assets will the Secretary probate
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.11SECTION 15.11
     15.11 What are the basic steps of the probate process
25:1.0.1.3.8.1.1.12SECTION 15.12
     15.12 What happens if assets in a trust estate may be diminished or destroyed while the probate is pending
25:1.0.1.3.8.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Starting the Probate Process
25:1.0.1.3.8.2.1.1SECTION 15.101
     15.101 When should I notify the agency of the death of a person owning trust or restricted property
25:1.0.1.3.8.2.1.2SECTION 15.102
     15.102 Who may notify the agency of a death
25:1.0.1.3.8.2.1.3SECTION 15.103
     15.103 How do I begin the probate process
25:1.0.1.3.8.2.1.4SECTION 15.104
     15.104 Does the agency need a death certificate to prepare a probate file
25:1.0.1.3.8.2.1.5SECTION 15.105
     15.105 What other documents does the agency need to prepare a probate file
25:1.0.1.3.8.2.1.6SECTION 15.106
     15.106 May a probate case be initiated when an owner of an interest has been absent
25:1.0.1.3.8.2.1.7SECTION 15.107
     15.107 Who prepares a probate file
25:1.0.1.3.8.2.1.8SECTION 15.108
     15.108 If the decedent was not an enrolled member of a tribe or was a member of more than one tribe, who prepares the probate file
25:1.0.1.3.8.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Preparing the Probate File
25:1.0.1.3.8.3.1.1SECTION 15.201
     15.201 What will the agency do with the documents that I provide
25:1.0.1.3.8.3.1.2SECTION 15.202
     15.202 What items must the agency include in the probate file
25:1.0.1.3.8.3.1.3SECTION 15.203
     15.203 What information must Tribes provide BIA to complete the probate file
25:1.0.1.3.8.3.1.4SECTION 15.204
     15.204 When is a probate file complete
25:1.0.1.3.8.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Obtaining Emergency Assistance and Filing Claims
25:1.0.1.3.8.4.1.1SECTION 15.301
     15.301 May I receive funds from the decedent's IIM account for funeral services
25:1.0.1.3.8.4.1.2SECTION 15.302
     15.302 May I file a claim against an estate
25:1.0.1.3.8.4.1.3SECTION 15.303
     15.303 Where may I file my claim against an estate
25:1.0.1.3.8.4.1.4SECTION 15.304
     15.304 When must I file my claim
25:1.0.1.3.8.4.1.5SECTION 15.305
     15.305 What must I include with my claim
25:1.0.1.3.8.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Probate Processing and Distributions
25:1.0.1.3.8.5.1.1SECTION 15.401
     15.401 What happens after BIA prepares the probate file
25:1.0.1.3.8.5.1.2SECTION 15.402
     15.402 What happens after the probate file is referred to OHA
25:1.0.1.3.8.5.1.3SECTION 15.403
     15.403 What happens after the probate order is issued
25:1.0.1.3.8.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Information and Records
25:1.0.1.3.8.6.1.1SECTION 15.501
     15.501 How may I find out the status of a probate
25:1.0.1.3.8.6.1.2SECTION 15.502
     15.502 Who owns the records associated with this part
25:1.0.1.3.8.6.1.3SECTION 15.503
     15.503 How must records associated with this part be preserved
25:1.0.1.3.8.6.1.4SECTION 15.504
     15.504 Who may inspect records and records management practices
25:1.0.1.3.8.6.1.5SECTION 15.505
     15.505 How does the Paperwork Reduction Act affect this part
25:1.0.1.3.9PART 16
PART 16 - ESTATES OF INDIANS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES
25:1.0.1.3.9.0.1.1SECTION 16.1
     16.1 Definitions.
25:1.0.1.3.9.0.1.2SECTION 16.2
     16.2 Scope of regulations.
25:1.0.1.3.9.0.1.3SECTION 16.3
     16.3 Legal representation in State courts.
25:1.0.1.3.9.0.1.4SECTION 16.4
     16.4 Exchange of information within the Department.
25:1.0.1.3.9.0.1.5SECTION 16.5
     16.5 Acceptance and acknowledgement of service of process.
25:1.0.1.3.9.0.1.6SECTION 16.6
     16.6 Authority of attorneys in State court litigation.
25:1.0.1.3.9.0.1.7SECTION 16.7
     16.7 Performance of Federal functions by successor State courts.
25:1.0.1.3.9.0.1.8SECTION 16.8
     16.8 Summary distribution of small liquid estates.
25:1.0.1.3.9.0.1.9SECTION 16.9
     16.9 Escheat of estates of decedents.
25:1.0.1.3.10PART 17
PART 17 - ACTION ON WILLS OF OSAGE INDIANS
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.1SECTION 17.1
     17.1 Definitions.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.2SECTION 17.2
     17.2 Attorneys.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.3SECTION 17.3
     17.3 Pleadings, notice and hearings.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.4SECTION 17.4
     17.4 Service on interested parties.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.5SECTION 17.5
     17.5 Minors represented at hearings.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.6SECTION 17.6
     17.6 Examination of witness.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.7SECTION 17.7
     17.7 Limiting number of witnesses.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.8SECTION 17.8
     17.8 Supplemental hearing.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.9SECTION 17.9
     17.9 Briefs.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.10SECTION 17.10
     17.10 Record.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.11SECTION 17.11
     17.11 Inspection of wills and approval as to form during testator's lifetime.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.12SECTION 17.12
     17.12 Approval.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.13SECTION 17.13
     17.13 Government employees as beneficiaries.
25:1.0.1.3.10.0.1.14SECTION 17.14
     17.14 Appeals.
25:1.0.1.3.11PART 18
PART 18 - TRIBAL PROBATE CODES
25:1.0.1.3.11.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Provisions
25:1.0.1.3.11.1.1.1SECTION 18.1
     18.1 What is the purpose of this part
25:1.0.1.3.11.1.1.2SECTION 18.2
     18.2 What definitions do I need to know
25:1.0.1.3.11.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Approval of Tribal Probate Codes
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.1SECTION 18.101
     18.101 May a tribe create and adopt its own tribal probate code
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.2SECTION 18.102
     18.102 When must a tribe submit its tribal probate code to the Department for approval
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.3SECTION 18.103
     18.103 Which provisions within a tribal probate code require the Department's approval
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.4SECTION 18.104
     18.104 May a tribe include provisions in its tribal probate code regarding the distribution and descent of trust personalty
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.5SECTION 18.105
     18.105 How does a tribe request approval for a tribal probate code
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.6SECTION 18.106
     18.106 What will the Department consider in the approval process
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.7SECTION 18.107
     18.107 When will the Department approve or disapprove a tribal probate code
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.8SECTION 18.108
     18.108 What happens if the Department approves the tribal probate code
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.9SECTION 18.109
     18.109 How will a tribe be notified of the disapproval of a tribal probate code
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.10SECTION 18.110
     18.110 When will a tribal probate code become effective
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.11SECTION 18.111
     18.111 What will happen if a tribe repeals its probate code
25:1.0.1.3.11.2.1.12SECTION 18.112
     18.112 May a tribe appeal the approval or disapproval of a probate code
25:1.0.1.3.11.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Approval of Tribal Probate Code Amendments
25:1.0.1.3.11.3.1.1SECTION 18.201
     18.201 May a tribe amend a tribal probate code
25:1.0.1.3.11.3.1.2SECTION 18.202
     18.202 How does a tribe request approval for a tribal probate code amendment
25:1.0.1.3.11.3.1.3SECTION 18.203
     18.203 Which probate code amendments require approval
25:1.0.1.3.11.3.1.4SECTION 18.204
     18.204 When will the Department approve an amendment
25:1.0.1.3.11.3.1.5SECTION 18.205
     18.205 What happens if the Department approves the amendment
25:1.0.1.3.11.3.1.6SECTION 18.206
     18.206 How will a tribe be notified of the disapproval of an amendment
25:1.0.1.3.11.3.1.7SECTION 18.207
     18.207 When do amendments to a tribal probate code become effective
25:1.0.1.3.11.3.1.8SECTION 18.208
     18.208 May a tribe appeal an approval or disapproval of a probate code amendment
25:1.0.1.3.11.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Approval of Single Heir Rule
25:1.0.1.3.11.4.1.1SECTION 18.301
     18.301 May a tribe create and adopt a single heir rule without adopting a tribal probate code
25:1.0.1.3.11.4.1.2SECTION 18.302
     18.302 How does the tribe request approval for the single heir rule
25:1.0.1.3.11.4.1.3SECTION 18.303
     18.303 When will the Department approve or disapprove a single heir rule
25:1.0.1.3.11.4.1.4SECTION 18.304
     18.304 What happens if the Department approves the single heir rule
25:1.0.1.3.11.4.1.5SECTION 18.305
     18.305 How will a tribe be notified of the disapproval of a single heir rule
25:1.0.1.3.11.4.1.6SECTION 18.306
     18.306 When does the single heir rule become effective
25:1.0.1.3.11.4.1.7SECTION 18.307
     18.307 May a tribe appeal approval or disapproval of a single heir rule
25:1.0.1.3.11.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Information and Records
25:1.0.1.3.11.5.1.1SECTION 18.401
     18.401 How does the Paperwork Reduction Act affect this part