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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 375a. Jurisdiction of Secretary of the Interior over probate and distribution of estates not exceeding $2,500
Exclusive jurisdiction is hereby conferred on the Secretary of
the Interior to determine the heirs after notice and hearing under
such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, and to probate the
estate of any deceased restricted Indian, enrolled or unenrolled,
of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, whenever the restricted
estate consists only of funds or securities under the control of
the Department of the Interior of an aggregate value not exceeding
$2,500: Provided, That where such decedent died prior to December
24, 1942, the distribution of such funds and securities, including
the decedent's share of any tribal funds, shall be made in
accordance with the statute of descent and distribution applicable
at the date of death: And provided further, That where the decedent
dies subsequently to December 24, 1942 distribution of all such
funds and securities, including tribal funds aforesaid, shall be
effected in accordance with the statute of descent and distribution
of the State of Oklahoma.
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