Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 25 : Section 565a


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 565a. Distribution to persons on final roll; payment of shares due living adults, deceased enrollees, adults under legal disabilities, persons in need of assistance, and minors

      (a) A distribution shall be made of the funds resulting from
    docket numbered 100, including interest, after deducting litigation
    expenses and estimated costs of distribution to all persons whose
    names appear on the final roll of the Klamath Tribe, which roll was
    closed and made final as of August 13, 1954 (68 Stat. 718). Except
    as provided in subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section,
    a share or portion of a share payable to a living adult shall be
    paid directly to such adult; (b) a share payable to a deceased
    enrollee shall be paid to his heirs or legatees upon the filing of
    proof of death and inheritance satisfactory to the Secretary of the
    Interior, whose findings and determinations upon such proof shall
    be final and conclusive: Provided, That amounts payable to deceased
    heirs amounting to $5 or less shall not be paid, and such amounts
    shall remain in the United States Treasury to the credit of the
    Klamath Tribe; (c) a share payable to an adult under legal
    disability shall be paid to his legal representative; (d) a share
    payable to a person previously found to be in need of assistance
    under the provisions of section 564n of this title, may be paid
    directly to the individual or, if the Secretary deems it in the
    best interest of the individual, it may be added to the trust now
    in force on behalf of the said individual, with concurrence of the
    trustee; and (e) a share or portion of a share payable to a person
    under age of majority as determined by the laws of the State of
    residence shall be paid to a parent, legal guardian, or trustee of
    such minor.



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