25 CFR § 15.103Chapter I
How do I begin the probate process?
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As soon as possible, contact any of the following offices to inform us of the decedent's death:
(a) The agency or BIA regional office nearest to where the decedent was enrolled;
(b) Any agency or BIA regional office; or
(c) The Trust Beneficiary Call Center in OST.
eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026
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