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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Roger Hawkes<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 5, 2023 10:19 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Probate for a Tribal Member of Seneca-Cayuga community<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I need to consult with a lawyer who is very familiar with the interation of Washington laws and American Indian or Native American law. Please recommend someone; self referrals welcome.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Probate for a Tribal Member of Seneca-Cayuga community<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Michael,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You also need to look at the American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004 (AIPRA).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Hans P Juhl</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> | </span><a href="mailto:Juhl@ryanlaw.com"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Juhl@ryanlaw.com</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> | 206.654.2203</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Michael,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">My partner did some years ago and there are very specific “laws” that may effect distribution of an estate, particularly real property. I did a quick search and see that
there is an RCW 10.114.021 is entitled “death of member of recognized Indian Tribe”. I feel like the tribe will also have distribution laws that would trump WA RCW as Tribes are generally sovereign (like another country).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Script MT Bold"">Diane J. Kiepe</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Probate for a Tribal Member of Seneca-Cayuga community<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Fellow Practitioners,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I wanted to ask if anyone had an experience with probates were the decedent was a tribal member and if so were there any special requirements or processes to probate or administer the tribal member’s affairs? I’ve been approached to represent
the PR for a probate where the decedent is a member of the Seneca-Cayuga community. This is not a Washington based tribe/ community.
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<p class="MsoNormal">I want to make sure that I’m properly advising and assisting the PR. I did not see any additional requirements or jurisdictional requirements for a probate when the decedent is a tribal member and it looks like the BIA will handle the
conveyance of any ownership interest in tribal land.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’m assuming that the probate will proceed as any probate would in Washington state – petition the Superior Court and present the will and get an order for letters testamentary. Does anyone know if there are any different or special process
required when the decedent is a tribal member? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Any input would be appreciated. <o:p></o:p></p>
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