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Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin - Tribal Law

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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section PRP.04.58 — Appointment Of Administrator

(a) Upon receipt of a petition to administer an intestate estate, the clerk shall schedule a hearing at which an Administrator will be appointed. Said hearing shall be scheduled far enough in advance to allow the required notice to be made.

(b) Notice of the hearing shall be made by the petitioning party or by the clerk if the Tribe is the petitioning party and shall also be posted in a conspicuous place in the Court building.

(c) The Court shall determine who is the proper person to appoint as Administrator, and if such person manifests their willingness to serve, order their appointment as Administrator.