Tomorrow is the second of two Tribal consultation sessions to provide a forum to share insights and make recommendations related to the probate of Indian estates.  Specifically, three areas have been identified for modification which would have an immediate impact in streamlining the probate process. Additional information on these potential areas is provided in the following PowerPoint: Draft Probation Revisions Presentation.

The consultation information:

• Wednesday, July 13th, 2016: 2:00pm-4:00pm, EST    Call-in Number: 1-800-857-7479, Passcode: 6543434

The Department will also be hosting a listening session on Monday, June 27th, 2016 in Spokane, Washington, in conjunction with the National Congress of American Indians mid-year conference.

Written comments must be received by August 1, 2016. Methods for submitting comments include via email: consultation@bia.gov; or via hard copy to:

Ms. Elizabeth Appel, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, MS-3071-MIB, Washington, DC 20240.