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[CITE: 25USC375a]

 
                            TITLE 25--INDIANS
 
         CHAPTER 10--DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION; HEIRS OF ALLOTTEE
 
Sec. 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.

(Dec. 24, 1942, ch. 813, Sec. 1, 56 Stat. 1080.)
