[WSBAPT] Native American Law & Probate

[Dalynne Singleton]

I think it depends on whether the person owned or leased land within the reservation.   If decedent had bank accounts, vehicles, other personal property or non-trust land, then it would be state court for the probate.  A tribal court would deal with the property owned within the reservation.  Probably consult a tribal attorney is a good idea.


Dalynne Singleton

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Hello,

How does the probate process change if someone passes away on a reservation? Are the same remedies available to them such as a small estate affidavit, or regular probate?

Thank you,
Jordan

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