TribalWillWriting.com

Table of Contents

1. 1. Introduction
   • Tribal Clients
   • Office of Special Trustee (OST) Reports and How to Read Them
   • Cultural Considerations
2. 2. Historical Context
3. 3. The American Indian Probate Reform Act
   • Why a Will is Needed/Intestacy Under AIPRA
   • Testamentary Dispositions Under AIPRA
   • Property Purchases
   • Life Estates
4. 4. Other Important Considerations
   • Technical Requirements
   • Using a Will to Reduce Further Fractionation
   • Residuary Clauses
   • Property Passed Outside the Will
   • Gift Deeds
   • Naming a Personal Representative
   • Homes on Reservations
5. 5. Bureau of Indian Affairs Probates
6. 6. Will Writing Template

1. APPENDICES
   • A. AIPRA 25 U.S.C. Chapter 24
   • B. ITI Report
   • C. IIM Report
   • D. Affidavit to Accompany Indian Wills
   • E. Gift Deed Packet
   • F. 25 C.F.R. Part 15
   • G. 43 C.F.R. Part 30
   • H. Last Will and Testament - Template
   • I. Alternative Will Writing Template