If you own trust land on a reservation, a standard will is not enough. The American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004 created a completely separate legal world for trust land inheritance — and most attorneys don't know it exists.
Oklahoma has more Native Americans than any other state, and its tribal probate rules are among the most complex in the country. Here's what members of the Five Civilized Tribes and other Oklahoma tribes need to know about protecting their land and assets.
Navajo Nation has its own probate code, its own courts, and its own Peacemaker process — but federal Indian law still governs trust land. Here's what Navajo families in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah need to know about protecting land and assets across generations.
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