Title 25, Part 18 — Tribal Probate Codes

What is the purpose of this part?

What definitions do I need to know?

May a tribe create and adopt its own tribal probate code?

When must a tribe submit its tribal probate code to the Department for approval?

Which provisions within a tribal probate code require the Department's approval?

May a tribe include provisions in its tribal probate code regarding the distribution and descent of trust personalty?

How does a tribe request approval for a tribal probate code?

What will the Department consider in the approval process?

When will the Department approve or disapprove a tribal probate code?

What happens if the Department approves the tribal probate code?

How will a tribe be notified of the disapproval of a tribal probate code?

When will a tribal probate code become effective?

What will happen if a tribe repeals its probate code?

May a tribe appeal the approval or disapproval of a probate code?

May a tribe amend a tribal probate code?

How does a tribe request approval for a tribal probate code amendment?

Which probate code amendments require approval?

When will the Department approve an amendment?

What happens if the Department approves the amendment?

How will a tribe be notified of the disapproval of an amendment?

When do amendments to a tribal probate code become effective?

May a tribe appeal an approval or disapproval of a probate code amendment?

May a tribe create and adopt a single heir rule without adopting a tribal probate code?

How does the tribe request approval for the single heir rule?

When will the Department approve or disapprove a single heir rule?

What happens if the Department approves the single heir rule?

How will a tribe be notified of the disapproval of a single heir rule?

When does the single heir rule become effective?

May a tribe appeal approval or disapproval of a single heir rule?

How does the Paperwork Reduction Act affect this part?