21.1.3.040 Claims.

Creditors of the estate or those having a claim against the decedent shall file their claim with the Clerk of the Court or the executor or administrator within sixty (60) days from official notice of the appointment of the executor or administrator published locally by the press or posting of signs at the Tribal and other offices, giving appropriate notice for the filing of claims.

(a) The Court or Administrator or executor shall examine all claims within ninety (90) days of his appointment and notify the claimant whether his claim is accepted or rejected. If the claimant is notified of rejection, the claimant any appeal to the Trial Court before the date set for distribution of the estate for determination of the appeal at the distribution hearing.

(b) Claims shall be preferred in the following order:

(1) All reasonable expenses of last illness and burial.

(2) Reasonable expenses of administration.

(3) All other claims, including claims filed by agencies of the State and Federal Government.

(4) Any amount due the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, including notice of all Tribal liens on any part of the estate of the decedent.